Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to the customer's location. Some establishments in this industry may provide these food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages.
Illustrative Examples:
Delicatessen restaurants
Pizza delivery shops
Family restaurants, limited-service
Takeout eating places
Fast-food restaurants
Fast casual restaurants
Takeout sandwich shops
Limited-service pizza parlors
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants are:
- Cafes, limited-service
- Family restaurants, limited-service
- Restaurants, carryout
- Fast-food restaurants
- Fast casual restaurants
- Pizza parlors, limited-service
- Sandwich shops, limited-service
- Pizza delivery shops
- Carryout restaurants
- Sub shops, limited-service
- Pizzerias, limited-service (e.g., takeout)
- Diners, limited-service
- Takeout eating places
- Steak houses, limited-service
- Restaurants, fast-food
- Delicatessen restaurants
- Drive-in restaurants
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Fast Food Restaurants in the US (72221a)
Revenue 2025
$412.7bn
Growth 2025
-0.69%
Key Trends
Many major chains have invested in meat alternatives and other dietary changes to attract nontraditional consumers
Industry revenue growth contended with challenges stemming from COVID-19
Fast-food restaurants will benefit as the economy recovers over the next five years
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing baked goods (e.g., pretzels, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels) not baked on the premises and not for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 445291, Baked Goods Stores; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing confectionery goods and nuts not packaged for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Stores;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages, known as bars, taverns, or nightclubs--are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages).
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NAICS Cross Reference
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;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria-style serving equipment, known as cafeterias--are classified in U.S. Industry 722514, Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Selling a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, candy, cookies) or nonalcoholic beverages, except from mobile vehicles, for consumption on or near the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
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NAICS Hierarchy 722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants
NAICS Code 722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants sits in the 2-digit Limited-Service Restaurants sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 72
Sector Title: Accommodation and Food Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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7211 Traveler Accommodation
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72111 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
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72112 Casino Hotels
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72119 Other Traveler Accommodation
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7212 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
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72121 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
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7213 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps
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72131 Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps
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7223 Special Food Services
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72231 Food Service Contractors
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72232 Caterers
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72233 Mobile Food Services
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7224 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
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72241 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages
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7225 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
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72251 Restaurants and Other Eating Places
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