Industry 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
Carryout service doughnut shops with on-premises baking
Carryout service bagel shops with on-premises baking
Carryout service pretzel shops with on-premises baking
Carryout service cookie shops with on-premises baking
Coffee shops, on-premises brewing
Ice cream parlors
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars are:
- Fixed location refreshment stands
- Confectionery snack shops, made on premises with carryout services
- Snack bars (e.g., cookies, popcorn, pretzels), fixed location
- Canteens, fixed location
- Pretzel shops, on premise baking and carryout service
- Refreshment stands, fixed location
- Soft drink beverage bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
- Doughnut shops, on premise baking and carryout service
- Cookie shops, on premise baking and carryout service
- Bagel shops, on premise baking and carryout service
- Coffee shops, on premise brewing
- Beverage (e.g., coffee, juice, soft drink) bars, nonalcoholic, fixed location
- Ice cream parlors
- Bakery cafes, on premise baking and selling for immediate consumption
- Frozen custard stands, fixed location
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Coffee & Snack Shops in the US (72221b)
Revenue 2025
$72.8bn
Growth 2025
3.27%
Key Trends
Increases in consumer spending led to increased spending at industry locations
Low rainfall in Brazil and global supply chain disruptions resulted in surging coffee prices
Most coffee shops will return with new strategies and menu options
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars 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.
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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; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Preparing and serving snacks and nonalcoholic beverages from mobile vehicles--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
NAICS Code 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars sits in the 2-digit Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars 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 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.
- Doughnut Stores in the US OD4315
- Ice Cream Stores in the US OD4317
- Bakery Cafes in the US OD4319
- Juice & Smoothie Bars in the US OD4325
- Bubble Tea Shops in the US OD6250
- Patisseries and Cake Shops in the US OD6360
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