722310 — Food Service Contractors
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations for a specified period of time. The establishments of this industry provide food services for the convenience of the contracting organization or the contracting organization's customers. The contractual arrangement of these establishments with contracting organizations may vary by type of facility operated (e.g., cafeteria, restaurant, fast-food eating place), revenue sharing, cost structure, and personnel provided. Management staff is always provided by food service contractors (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Airline food service contractors
- Food concession contractors (e.g., at sporting, entertainment, convention facilities)
- Cafeteria food service contractors (e.g., at schools, hospitals, government offices)
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4789 - Transportation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4789→NAICS1997:72231→2002:722310→2007:722310→2012:722310→2017:722310→2022:722310)
- SIC 5812 - Eating Places (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72231→2002:722310→2007:722310→2012:722310→2017:722310→2022:722310)
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 L073 — Technical Representation Services: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 722310 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 722310 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Food Service Contractors' under Sector 72 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 722310? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 722310? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4789 - Transportation Services, NEC, 5812 - Eating Places.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 722310:
- Sector 72 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Accommodation and Food Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 722310 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Food Service Contractors).
- IRS PBA Code for Meal Delivery — 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.