722330 — Mobile Food Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts. The establishment is the central location from which the caterer route is serviced, not each vehicle or cart. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in providing food services from vehicles, such as hot dog carts and ice cream trucks (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Ice cream truck vendors
- Mobile food concession stands
- Mobile canteens
- Mobile refreshment stands
- Mobile food carts and trucks
- Mobile snack stands
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Selling a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, popcorn) or nonalcoholic beverages,
- except from mobile vehicles, for consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
- Providing food services or selling food specialties, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, pizza, or
- specialty cuisines, except from mobile vehicles--are classified based on the type of food service provided to
- patrons; and
- Operating as street vendors (except food) or retailing food (except food prepared and served for immediate
- consumption)--are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
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 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:72233→2002:722330→2007:722330→2012:722330→2017:722330→2022:722330)
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 M1FD — OPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 722330 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 722330 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Mobile Food Services' under Sector 72 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 722330? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 722330 (Mobile Food Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 722330? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 722330 (Mobile Food Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 722330:
- 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 722330 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Mobile Food Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Food Truck — 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.