722320 — Caterers
Description
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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or
- nonmotorized carts--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services;
- Providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others (e.g.,
- airline contractors, industrial caterers) based on contractual arrangements for a specified period of time--are
- classified in Industry 722310, Food Service Contractors; and
- Renting out facilities without providing catering staff--are classified in Industry 531120, Lessors of
- Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses).
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 722320 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Caterers |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,000,000 |
| 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 5812 - Eating Places (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72232→2002:722320→2007:722320→2012:722320→2017:722320→2022:722320)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 722320:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 722320 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 722320 is 'Caterers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 72 (Accommodation and Food Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 722320?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 722320 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 722320?
NAICS code 722320 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5812 - Eating Places.