NAICS Code for Food Service Contractor
The NAICS code for a food service contractor is 722310, Food Service Contractors. Contract cafeterias for government offices, hospitals and schools, concession operators and industrial caterers fall under 722310, Food Service Contractors. Dining facility operations on bases and at federal sites are posted under this code. Restaurants serving the public use a different code.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 722310 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 722320 Caterers | You cater individual events. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets | You run your own cafeteria or buffet open to the public. | $34 million or less in receipts |
| 722330 Mobile Food Services | You run a food truck or cart. | $9 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a food service contractor?
The NAICS code for a food service contractor is 722310, Food Service Contractors. Contract cafeterias for government offices, hospitals and schools, concession operators and industrial caterers fall under 722310, Food Service Contractors. Dining facility operations on bases and at federal sites are posted under this code. Restaurants serving the public use a different code.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 722310?
A business counts as small under NAICS 722310 with $47 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.