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NAICS Code· 722511

NAICS 722511: Full-Service Restaurants

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--Show more

NAICS 722511 – Full-Service Restaurants encompasses establishments that provide prepared meals and beverages for on-premises consumption, featuring table service, a seated dining environment, and a comprehensive menu typically including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and alcoholic beverages. In the government contracting context, this NAICS code supports dining services for federal personnel stationed at military installations, federal facilities, veterans’ centers, and other government-owned or -operated locations.

13
Active Contracts
$10K
Total Obligations (12mo)
1
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
1
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
1
Median Bidders per Award
-90.4%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 722511.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 722511 – Full-Service Restaurants encompasses establishments that provide prepared meals and beverages for on-premises consumption, featuring table service, a seated dining environment, and a comprehensive menu typically including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and alcoholic beverages. In the ...

NAICS 722511 – Full-Service Restaurants encompasses establishments that provide prepared meals and beverages for on-premises consumption, featuring table service, a seated dining environment, and a comprehensive menu typically including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and alcoholic beverages. In the government contracting context, this NAICS code supports dining services for federal personnel stationed at military installations, federal facilities, veterans’ centers, and other government-owned or -operated locations. These services are often procured under long-term concessions or food service management contracts, requiring compliance with federal nutrition standards, sanitation regulations, and labor provisions under the Service Contract Act. The sector plays a critical role in sustaining workforce readiness and morale across defense, health, and administrative operations. No contractor data is available for this NAICS code based on current government contracting records, indicating limited visibility into prime contractors or subcontractors actively competing for these services. The competitive landscape may include large food service management firms, small businesses with specialized institutional dining experience, and veteran-owned or HUBZone-certified entities, though no dominant players are currently identifiable from award data. No agency data is available for this NAICS code, suggesting that while dining services are consistently required across federal installations, procurement activity may be decentralized, embedded within broader facility support contracts, or managed under classified or non-public channels. The market context for full-service restaurant services in government remains steady but fragmented, with opportunities concentrated in high-traffic federal sites such as military bases, VA medical centers, and federal courthouses. Contractors seeking entry should prioritize experience in institutional food service, compliance with USDA dietary guidelines, and demonstrated ability to operate under strict federal oversight. Demand is driven by mission continuity and personnel welfare, making reliability and regulatory adherence more critical than cost alone.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 722511, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
SCHAPER GOLF CORP$10K1

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 722511.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 722511, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Usually Single-Bid

Half or more of reported awards drew exactly one bidder, usually a sign of incumbent-held work rather than an open field. · 440 reported awards

Median Bidders

1

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

65%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

87% of 503 total awards

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
722511This Code
Full-Service Restaurants
Usually Single-Bid165%
44087% of 503
72251NAICS Industry
Usually Single-Bid167%
95488% of 1,081
7225Industry Group
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
Usually Single-Bid167%
95488% of 1,081
722Subsector
Fewer Bidders233%
93,66090% of 104,390
72Sector
Accommodation and Food Services
Fewer Bidders239%
287,25989% of 321,640

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 722511 covers Full-Service Restaurants. 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--

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NAICS: 722511
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NCDA&CS - Request for proposals for the operation and management of a 6,764-square-foot Modernized and renovated restaurant facility in Greensboro.
Solicitation # 41-35D2
The State of North Carolina is seeking proposals for the operation and management of a modernized 6,764-square-foot restaurant facility located at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, North Carolina. The state is looking for a qualified operator to run a family-friendly establishment, with a strong preference for a homestyle or country-cooking concept that includes a bar area and a grab-and-go section. The selected tenant must demonstrate a commitment to using North Carolina-grown products and maintain a Grade A health rating from the Guilford County Health Department. The lease is anticipated to begin on January 1, 2027, with an initial ten-year term and the possibility of two additional ten-year renewals. Financial terms include a minimum annual base rent of 75,000 dollars, with a preference for annual rent escalations and a revenue-sharing component based on gross revenues. Proposers are evaluated based on their food offerings, operational hours, marketing strategies, financial capability, and execution ability, with a preference for operators possessing ten years of food service experience and five years of experience with ABC-permitted operations. The tenant is responsible for all janitorial needs, pest control, and semi-annual exhaust hood inspections, while the landlord handles fire suppression system inspections. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal by 4:00 PM on October 7, 2026.
State of NC - Property Office

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8 days ago

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NAICS: 722511
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION SERVICE AT THE AUDUBON GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE
Solicitation # 368776
The City of Memphis is seeking a qualified food and beverage operator to manage, operate, and maintain a full-service restaurant, bar, and catering concession at the new Links at Audubon Golf Course Clubhouse located at 663 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN. The solicitation, numbered 368776, was posted on July 21, 2026, with proposals due by August 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT. The contractor will be responsible for all daily operations, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage service, grab-and-go items, and event catering, while ensuring compliance with all applicable state, county, and local health, sanitation, and safety regulations. The operator must secure and maintain necessary food and liquor permits, install and maintain furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), and deliver consistent service hours and facility cleanliness. All FF&E furnished becomes the property of the City upon contract completion. The contract includes an initial term with one potential five-year option period, contingent on funding and mutual agreement. The contractor must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1 million in commercial general liability, $1 million in liquor liability (if applicable), and $2 million in umbrella/excess liability, with the City named as an additional insured. Additional requirements include indemnifying the City against all claims arising from operations, protecting confidential information, and refraining from using the City’s name or logos without authorization. Proposals must be submitted in a three-ring binder with one original, five hard copies, and a thumb drive containing editable Microsoft Office files, along with required certifications in Exhibits 1 and 2, including a non-collusion affidavit and disclosure of any civil or criminal proceedings within the past ten years. Evaluation will be based on business and operations plans, design and FF&E proposals, financial offerings, relevant experience, and references, with the City reserving the right to award to the best proposal through a trade-off process, not necessarily the lowest price. Invoices must be submitted on official letterhead to a designated City office with supporting documentation, and all performance occurs at the Clubhouse site where acceptance is F.O.B. destination, transferring title and risk only upon the City’s physical possession.
City of Memphis

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