722514 — Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments, known as cafeterias, grill buffets, or buffets, primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria-style or buffet serving equipment, such as steam tables, refrigerated areas, display grills, and self-service nonalcoholic beverage dispensing equipment. Patrons select from food and drink items on display in a continuous cafeteria line or from buffet stations (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 722511, Full-Service Restaurants;
- Providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating, other than
- mobile food services, cafeterias, grill buffets, buffets, and snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 722513, Limited-Service Restaurants; and
- Selling a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, popcorn) or nonalcoholic beverage,
- except from mobile vehicles, for consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.
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 5812 - Eating Places (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:722212→2002:722212→2007:722212→2012:722514→2017:722514→2022:722514)
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 722514 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 722514 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets' under Sector 72 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 722514? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 722514 (Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 722514? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 722514 (Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5812 - Eating Places.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 722514:
- 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 722514 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets).
- 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.