Next, we will present the types of establishments that are grouped under the NAICS code 722330, explaining their classification and the characteristics that define them. This code refers to a specific sector of the industry, so we will address its focus and relevant particularities.
Description NAICS Code 722330 – Mobile Food Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts.
The establishment is the central location from which the caterer route is serviced, not each vehicle or cart. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in providing food services from vehicles, such as hot dog carts and ice cream trucks.
NAICS code 722330 includes:
- Beverage stands, nonalcoholic, mobile
- Canteens, mobile
- Coffee carts, mobile
- Concession snack stands, mobile
- Food carts and trucks, mobile
- Food concession stands, mobile
- Ice cream truck vendors
- Lunch wagons
- Mobile food stands
- Refreshment stands, mobile
- Snack stands, mobile
- Street vendors, food
NAICS Code 722330 does not include the following references:
- Selling a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, popcorn) 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;
- Providing food services or selling food specialties, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, pizza, or specialty cuisines, except from mobile vehicles–are classified based on the type of food service provided to patrons; and
- Operating as street vendors (except food) or retailing food (except food prepared and served for immediate consumption)–are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
