NAICS Code 722511 — Full-Service Restaurants
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 72251 (Restaurants and Other Eating Places).
| Code | 722511 |
|---|---|
| Title | Full-Service Restaurants |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $11.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food service to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carryout services, or presenting live nontheatrical entertainment.
Is a business under 722511 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 722511 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $11.5 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 722511 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services |
| Subsector | 722 | Food Services and Drinking Places |
| Industry Group | 7225 | Restaurants and Other Eating Places |
| NAICS Industry | 72251 | Restaurants and Other Eating Places |
| National Industry | 722511 | Full-Service Restaurants |
No direct SIC mapping is shown for this code: it was introduced or redefined after the official 1987 SIC ↔ 2002 NAICS concordance. Use the crosswalk tool to explore related legacy codes.
Related National Industry codes
722513— Limited-Service Restaurants722514— Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets722515— Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
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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.