NAICS Code 72251 - Restaurants and Other Eating Places
NAICS Code 72251 Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service), and pay after eating; (2) providing food services to patrons who generally order or select items (e.g., at a counter, in a buffet line) and pay before eating; or (3) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies) and/or nonalcoholic beverages (e.g., coffee, juices, sodas) for consumption on or near the premises.
Industry Sector
Accommodation and Food ServicesTotal Companies
572,189Verified Companies
562,323Est. Employment
10,803,187Annual Payroll
$179,510,577,000Total Revenue
$605,559,887,000Use Data For:
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Cross-References
- Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages and known as bars, taverns, or nightclubs: classified in NAICS Code - 72241 - Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages).
- Preparing and serving snacks and nonalcoholic beverages from mobile vehicles: classified in NAICS Code - 72233 - Mobile Food Services.
- Presenting live theatrical productions and providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises: are classified in NAICS Code - 71111 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters.
- Retailing confectionery goods and nuts not packaged for immediate consumption: classified in NAICS Code - 44529 - Other Specialty Food Stores.
- Retailing baked goods (e.g., pretzels, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels) not baked on the premises and not for immediate consumption: classified in NAICS Code - 44529 - Other Specialty Food Stores..
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Questions & Answers
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How many active businesses operate in NAICS Code 72251?
There are 562,323 verified business locations operating primarily in this industry.
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What was the total revenue for NAICS Code 72251?
In 2017 the total revenue for Restaurants and Other Eating Places was $605,559,887,000
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What was the annual payroll for NAICS Code 72251?
In 2017 the annual payroll for Restaurants and Other Eating Places was $179,510,577,000
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How many people work in NAICS Code 72251?
The number of reported paid employees is 10,803,187.