NAICS Code 722514 — Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

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	722514
Title	Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$34 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

Is a business under 722514 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 722514 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $34 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 722514 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	722514	Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

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

• 722511 — Full-Service Restaurants
• 722513 — Limited-Service Restaurants
• 722515 — Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

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.