Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying food services under contract for a specific period of time.
Canadian industry
722310 Food service contractors
Services de restauration contractuels
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Food service contractors |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 72231 - Food service contractors |
| International correspondence | I5629 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Inclusions
- providing food services to airlines, railways and institutions, as well as establishments that operate food concessions at sports and similar facilities
Exclusions
- event caterers (See 722320 Caterers)
- food vending machine operators (See 445132 Vending machine operators (US))
- mobile canteens (See 722330 Mobile food services)
Examples
- cafeterias, industrial
- food services under contract for airlines, railways, institutions
- school cafeteria service
- cafeteria, personnel
- cafeterias, industrial
- catering food service, industrial
- commissary restaurants
- company cafeteria
- food services under contract for airlines, railways, institutions
- providing food services to airlines, railways and institutions, as well as establishments that operate food concessions at sports and similar facilities
- restaurants, industrial
- school cafeteria service
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
cafeterias, industrialfood services under contract for airlines, railways, institutionsschool cafeteria servicecafeteria, personnelcatering food service, industrial
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: I5629
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 722310
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
722310
Food service contractors
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 722310 Food service contractors. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
722310
cafeterias, industrial
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cafeterias, industrial. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722310 Food service contractors to a business file.
03
722310
food services under contract for airlines, railways, institutions
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as food services under contract for airlines, railways, institutions. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722310 Food service contractors to a business file.
04
722310
school cafeteria service
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as school cafeteria service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722310 Food service contractors to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 722310Food service contractors
Commonly confused with
722320 — Caterers
event caterers (See 722320 Caterers)
445132 — Vending machine operators
food vending machine operators (See 445132 Vending machine operators (US))
722330 — Mobile food services
mobile canteens (See 722330 Mobile food services)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
I5629Other food service activities
US NAICS reference722310 - Food Service Contractors
Source row
722310Food service contractors
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 722310 cover?
Food service contractors: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying food services under contract for a specific period of time.
Which level of the hierarchy is 722310?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 722310?
It rolls up to 72231 Food service contractors.
Should I stop at 722310 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 722310?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 722310?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 722310 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 12 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 722310?
Yes. The page shows I5629 Other food service activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Food Service Contractors.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.