NAICS 72251: Restaurants and Other Eating Places
NAICS industry
Code facts
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72
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722
- 7225
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722
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72
- Codes under it
- 4
- Contract awards
- 10 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $1,107,013 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,624,386 |
| FY2025 | $1,107,013 |
| FY2024 | $1,044,810 |
| FY2023 | $1,275,047 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Q Shack Unlimited Corp | $1,217,680 | |
| 2 | FSS Oklahoma LLP | $242,585 | |
| 3 | Aldevra LLC | $60,492 | |
| 4 | Ft9100 21 FSS FSR | $35,700 | |
| 5 | Newpoint Management LLC | $25,923 | |
| 6 | Acorn Services Inc. | $25,000 | |
| 7 | Power Four LIMITED | $24,000 | |
| 8 | Schaper Golf Corp | $10,025 | |
| 9 | Gaeta Ship Supply S.R.L. | $8,255 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,147,759 | |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | $242,585 | |
| 3 | Department of State | $90,684 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $61,623 | |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $60,492 | |
| 6 | Department of the Interior | $10,025 | |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $9,493 | |
| 8 | Department of the Navy | $8,255 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S203 Food Services | $1,270,643 | |
| 2 | M1FD Operation of Dining Facilities | $242,585 | |
| 3 | 7310 Food Cooking, Baking, and Serving Equipment | $60,492 | |
| 4 | Y1FD Construction of Dining Facilities | $27,885 | |
| 5 | L079 Technical Representation Services: Cleaning Equipment and Supplies | $24,000 | |
| 6 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $21,000 | |
| 7 | G003 Recreational Services | $17,799 | |
| 8 |
X1AB Lease/ |
$10,025 | |
| 9 | 8960 Beverages, Nonalcoholic | $8,255 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $1,200,026 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $242,585 | |
| 3 | Michigan | $60,492 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $35,700 | |
| 5 | Florida | $27,885 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | $25,923 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $25,000 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $10,025 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 72251 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 72251
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 722511 Full-Service Restaurants | $11.5 million in average annual receipts |
| 722513 Limited-Service Restaurants | $13.5 million in average annual receipts |
| 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets | $34 million in average annual receipts |
| 722515 Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | $22.5 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
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.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 72251?
NAICS 72251 is Restaurants and Other Eating Places, a NAICS industry in NAICS 72, Accommodation and Food Services.
What codes are under NAICS 72251?
NAICS 72251 has 4 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 722511 Full-Service Restaurants; 722513 Limited-Service Restaurants; and 722514 Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 72251?
Federal contracts under NAICS 72251 obligated $1,107,013 in fiscal year 2025 and $5,051,255 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 72251?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 72251 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are The Q Shack Unlimited Corp ($1,217,680), FSS Oklahoma LLP ($242,585) and Aldevra LLC ($60,492).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 72251?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 72251 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Health and Human Services ($1,147,759), Department of Transportation ($242,585) and Department of State ($90,684).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 72251?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 72251 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are S203 Food Services; M1FD Operation of Dining Facilities; and 7310 Food Cooking, Baking, and Serving Equipment.
Where is the work under NAICS 72251 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 72251 over the last 12 months are North Carolina ($1,200,026), Oklahoma ($242,585) and Michigan ($60,492).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 72251?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 72251 is Supply & Delivery of Packaged Food Products, pre-solicitation from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, posted September 2, 2026.
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