Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food service to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carryout services, or presenting live nontheatrical entertainment.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants are:
- Doughnut shops, full service
- Fine dining restaurants, full service
- Full service restaurants
- Bagel shops, full service
- Family restaurants, full service
- Restaurants, full service
- Diners, full service
- Pizzerias, full service
- Pizza parlors, full service
- Steak houses, full service
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Chain Restaurants in the US (72211a)
Revenue 2026
$230.3bn
Growth 2026
-1.05%
Key Trends
Cost-conscious consumers are increasingly eating from a buffet of dining alternatives
Many consumers have remained less willing to spend on sit-down meals
Despite the industry's projected return to growth, intense competition will likely persist
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Presenting live theatrical productions and providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises--are classified in Industry 711110, Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages and known as bars, taverns, or nightclubs--are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages); and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating, other than mobile food services, cafeterias, grill buffets, buffets, and snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars--are classified in U.S. Industry 722513, Limited-Service Restaurants;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria-style or buffet serving equipment, known as cafeterias, grill buffets, or buffets--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, cookies, popcorn) or nonalcoholic beverage, 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 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants
NAICS Code 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants sits in the 2-digit Full-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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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants.
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- Premium Steak Restaurants in the US OD4309
- Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in the US OD6164
- Japanese Restaurants in the US OD4307
- Seafood Restaurants in the US OD4310
- Breakfast Restaurants & Diners in the US OD4311
- Barbecue Restaurants in the US OD6236
- Indian Restaurants in the US OD6332
- Mediterranean Restaurants in the US OD6342
- Middle Eastern Restaurants in the US OD6343
- Noodle Restaurants in the US OD6347
- Ramen Restaurants in the US OD6429
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- Fine Dining Restaurants in the US OD6483
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