Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn, or (2) serving nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique snack or nonalcoholic beverage. Illustrative Examples: Beverage bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location Doughnut shops, on premise baking and carryout service Bagel shops, on premise baking and carryout service Pretzel shops, on premise baking and carryout service Cookie shops, on premise baking and carryout service Coffee shops, on premise brewing Ice cream parlors Juice bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Accommodation and Food Services sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment. Some establishments that provide food and beverage services are classified in other sectors. Excluded from this sector are civic and social organizations. These establishments are classified in Sector 81, Other Services (except Public Administration). Amusement and recreation parks, dinner theaters, and other recreation or entertainment facilities are classified in Sector 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation. Motion picture theaters are classified in Sector 51, Information. |
| 722 | Food Services and Drinking Places 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Food Services and Drinking Places subsector prepare meals, snacks, and beverages to customer order for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide food and drink only, while others provide various combinations of seating space, waiter/waitress services, and incidental amenities, such as limited entertainment. The industries in the subsector are grouped based on the type and level of services provided. The industry groups are Special Food Services, such as food service contractors, caterers, and mobile food services; Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages); and Restaurants and Other Eating Places. Food and beverage services at hotels and motels, amusement parks, theaters, casinos, country clubs, similar recreational facilities, and civic and social organizations are included in this subsector only if these services are provided by a separate establishment primarily engaged in providing food and beverage services. Excluded from this subsector are establishments operating dinner cruises. These establishments are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, because they utilize transportation equipment to provide scenic recreational entertainment. |
| 7225 | Restaurants and Other Eating Places 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Food Services and Drinking Places subsector prepare meals, snacks, and beverages to customer order for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide food and drink only, while others provide various combinations of seating space, waiter/waitress services, and incidental amenities, such as limited entertainment. The industries in the subsector are grouped based on the type and level of services provided. The industry groups are Special Food Services, such as food service contractors, caterers, and mobile food services; Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages); and Restaurants and Other Eating Places. Food and beverage services at hotels and motels, amusement parks, theaters, casinos, country clubs, similar recreational facilities, and civic and social organizations are included in this subsector only if these services are provided by a separate establishment primarily engaged in providing food and beverage services. Excluded from this subsector are establishments operating dinner cruises. These establishments are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, because they utilize transportation equipment to provide scenic recreational entertainment. |
| 72251 | Restaurants and Other Eating Places 5-digit NAICS industry | 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. |
| 722515 | Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars 6-digit U.S. detail | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn, or (2) serving nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique snack or nonalcoholic beverage. Illustrative Examples: Beverage bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location Doughnut shops, on premise baking and carryout service Bagel shops, on premise baking and carryout service Pretzel shops, on premise baking and carryout service Cookie shops, on premise baking and carryout service Coffee shops, on premise brewing Ice cream parlors Juice bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location |
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Classification References
- 01Selling one or more of the following food specialties (except from mobile vehicles): hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken, specialty cuisines--are classified based on the type of food service provided to patrons;
- 02Preparing and serving snacks and nonalcoholic beverages from mobile vehicles for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services; and
- 03Operating as street vendors (except food) or retailing food (except food prepared and served for immediate consumption)--are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
Index Items
Bagel shops, on premise baking and carryout service
Bakery cafes, on premise baking and selling for immediate consumption
Beverage (e.g., coffee, juice, soft drink) bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
Canteens, fixed location
Coffee shops, on premise brewing
Confectionery snack shops, made on premises with carryout services
Cookie shops, on premise baking and carryout service
Doughnut shops, on premise baking and carryout service
Fixed location refreshment stands
Frozen custard stands, fixed location
Frozen yogurt shops
Ice cream parlors
Juice bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
Pretzel shops, on premise baking and carryout service
Refreshment stands, fixed location
Smoothie shops
Snack bars (e.g., cookies, popcorn, pretzels), fixed location
Soft drink beverage bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
How Item Can Help
The warehouse management system optimizes inventory turnover for perishable snack items and short-shelf-life beverages, reducing waste and ensuring fresh stock is always available for sales.
The order management system integrates with suppliers to handle complex multi-sku reorders and high-volume delivery windows typical of retail and franchise snack bar locations.
Advanced analytics identify top-selling snack and drink combinations across different regions, enabling real-time inventory adjustments and personalized supply chain responses to changing consumer trends.
External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 722515.
National Association of Convenience Stores
The primary industry trade association providing resources for convenience and snack bar operators.
EPA Hazardous Waste Sites
Government directory listing sites with hazardous waste history, including some historically linked to beverage processing.
USDA Economic Research Service
Agriculture department page providing market trends and industry data for nonalcoholic beverages.
