Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments, known as cafeterias, grill buffets, or buffets, primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria-style or buffet serving equipment, such as steam tables, refrigerated areas, display grills, and self-service nonalcoholic beverage dispensing equipment. Patrons select from food and drink items on display in a continuous cafeteria line or from buffet stations.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 722514 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets are:
- Cafeterias
- Buffet eating places
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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 722514 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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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
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; and
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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 722514 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets
NAICS Code 722514 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets sits in the 2-digit Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets 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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