722310 — Food Service Contractors
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations for a specified period of time. The establishments of this industry provide food services for the convenience of the contracting organization or the contracting organization's customers. The contractual arrangement of these establishments with contracting organizations may vary by type of facility operated (e.g., cafeteria, restaurant, fast-food eating place), revenue sharing, cost structure, and personnel provided. Management staff is always provided by food service contractors.
Illustrative Examples
- Airline food service contractors
- Food concession contractors (e.g., at sporting, entertainment, convention facilities)
- Cafeteria food service contractors (e.g., at schools, hospitals, government offices)
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 722310 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Food Service Contractors |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 722300 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 72 → 722 → 7223 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4789 - Transportation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:4789→NAICS1997:72231→2002:722310→2007:722310→2012:722310→2017:722310→2022:722310)
- SIC 5812 - Eating Places (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72231→2002:722310→2007:722310→2012:722310→2017:722310→2022:722310)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 722310:
- 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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 7223
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 722310 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 722310 is 'Food Service Contractors', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 72 (Accommodation and Food Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 722310?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 722310 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 722310?
NAICS code 722310 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4789 - Transportation Services, NEC, 5812 - Eating Places.