What's the NAICS and SIC code for a restaurant?
For a restaurant, use NAICS 722511 (Full-Service Restaurants) in the US and SIC 56101 (Licensed restaurants) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
722511 Full-Service Restaurants
Full-Service Restaurants, where customers order and are served at the table.
SBA small business limit: $11.5 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
56101 Licensed restaurants
Licensed restaurants (licensed to sell alcohol).
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 722513 | Limited-Service Restaurants | customers order and pay at a counter |
| NAICS 722410 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | most revenue comes from alcoholic drinks |
| SIC 56102 | Unlicensed restaurants and cafes | you don't hold an alcohol licence |
| SIC 56103 | Take-away food shops and mobile food stands | you mainly sell take-away food |
Good to know
The US splits by service style; the UK splits by whether you are licensed to sell alcohol.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.