NAICS 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

NAICS Code: 722514

Code Title: Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Code Sector: 72 - Accommodation and Food Services

NAICS 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets Description

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.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating--are classified in U.S. Industry 722511, Full-Service Restaurants;
  • Providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating, other than cafeterias, grill buffets, buffets, and snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars--are classified in U.S. Industry 722513, Limited-Service Restaurants.

Alternate Titles

  • Buffet eating places
  • Cafeterias

NAICS 722514 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 5610 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities