NAICS Code 722320 — Caterers

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 72232 (Caterers).

Code	722320
Title	Caterers
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$9 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing single event-based food services. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and/or prepare food at an off-premise site. Banquet halls with catering staff are included in this industry. Examples of events catered by establishments in this industry are graduation parties, wedding receptions, business or retirement luncheons, and trade shows.

Is a business under 722320 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 722320 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $9 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 722320 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	72	Accommodation and Food Services
Subsector	722	Food Services and Drinking Places
Industry Group	7223	Special Food Services
NAICS Industry	72232	Caterers
National Industry	722320	Caterers

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
5812	Eating Places

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.