713940 — Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and recreational sports facilities featuring exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating, or racquet sports.
Illustrative Examples
- Aerobic dance or exercise centers
- Ice or roller skating rinks
- Gymnasiums
- Physical fitness centers
- Handball, racquetball, or tennis club facilities
- Swimming or wave pools
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 713940 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers |
| SBA Size Standard | $17,500,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 41,556 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 713900 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 71 → 713 → 7139 |
| JSON Endpoint | View as JSON · API → |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
💡 Expert Guidance & SBA Tips
SBA Audit Tip: Since NAICS 713940 utilizes a receipts-based size standard ($17,500,000), the SBA calculates your size using your average annual gross receipts over the last five fiscal years (13 CFR § 121.104). Be sure to include cost of goods sold (COGS) in your gross receipts calculation, as the SBA does not allow COGS deductions.
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7991 - Physical Fitness Facilities (via SIC1987:7991→NAICS1997:71394→2002:713940→2007:713940→2012:713940→2017:713940→2022:713940)
- SIC 7997 - Membership Sports and Recreation Clubs (via SIC1987:7997→NAICS1997:71394→2002:713940→2007:713940→2012:713940→2017:713940→2022:713940)
- SIC 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7999→NAICS1997:71394→2002:713940→2007:713940→2012:713940→2017:713940→2022:713940)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1FB — OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 713940 an active industry classification in 2022? ▾
Yes, NAICS code 713940 is a fully active classification for 'Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers' in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 vintage. It groups businesses by production process under Sector 71 (Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation), Subsector 713, and Group 7139.
What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 713940? ▾
The SBA size standard limit for NAICS code 713940 is $17,500,000. Firms whose receipts (averaged over five years) or employee headcounts (averaged over 24 months) are below this threshold qualify for federal contracting set-asides.
What are the legacy SIC code equivalents mapped to NAICS 713940? ▾
Legacy 1987 SIC codes mapped to NAICS 713940 include: SIC 7991 (Physical Fitness Facilities), SIC 7997 (Membership Sports and Recreation Clubs), SIC 7999 (Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive Census concordances to preserve historical risk profiles in B2B databases.
What IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) code matches NAICS 713940? ▾
The IRS PBA tax code matching NAICS 713940 is 713900 (derived via a rolled-up mapping method). Business tax filers must declare this principal business activity code on IRS Schedule C, Form 1120, or Form 1065.
What business activities are classified under NAICS 713940? ▾
Activities classified under NAICS 713940 ('Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers') include: Aerobic dance or exercise centers, Ice or roller skating rinks, Gymnasiums, Physical fitness centers. Companies primarily engaged in these production processes must select this code for compliance records.
What activities are excluded from NAICS code 713940? ▾
Exclusions defined by the Census Bureau for NAICS 713940 include: no direct exclusions. Establishments performing these alternative processes are redirected to use their respective industry codes.
How many active establishments operate under NAICS 713940 in the U.S.? ▾
According to the County Business Patterns (CBP) 2023 dataset, there are 41,556 active establishments with registered payrolls operating under NAICS code 713940 in the United States.
Which Product Service Codes (PSCs) are suggested for NAICS 713940? ▾
Suggested advisory Product Service Codes (PSCs) for NAICS 713940 are: PSC M1FB (OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS). PSCs classify the specific deliverables procured by the government, complementing the industry-level NAICS classification.
Is NAICS code 713940 standard uniform across all U.S. states? ▾
Yes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 713940 is a federal statistical standard overseen by the Census Bureau. It applies uniformly to state LLC filings, banking KYC processes, and federal audits.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 713940:
- Sector 71 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 713940 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers).
- IRS PBA Code for Fitness Center — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Gym — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Personal Trainer — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Yoga Studio — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Sources & References
- U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR): 13 CFR Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
- Acquisition.gov: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes
- U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID Guide
- Defense Logistics Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CAGE Search and Registration
- United Nations Statistics Division: International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): SEC EDGAR Filer Standard Industrial Classification Codes