Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at the customer's location, at a location designated by the customer, or from a motorized vehicle or non-motorized cart.
Industry group
7223 Special food services
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This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying food services under contract for a specific period of time.
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Caterers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding recepti...
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Mobile food services
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Special food services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry group |
| Parent code | 722 - Food services and drinking places |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-07-17 |
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 |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 3 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
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 7223
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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7223
Campground owner
Use this page when the file covers campsite bookings, seasonal guests, facility upkeep, and front desk operations. It helps confirm whether 7223 Special food services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
02
7223
Hotel general manager
Use this page when the file covers rooms operations, guest services, housekeeping planning, and revenue oversight. It helps confirm whether 7223 Special food services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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7223
Brewery taproom manager
Use this page when the file covers beverage service, taproom staffing, onsite events, and product launches. It helps confirm whether 7223 Special food services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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7223
Catering operations lead
Use this page when the file covers event menus, delivery windows, banquet staffing, and contract execution. It helps confirm whether 7223 Special food services is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
Source row
7223Special food services
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 7223 cover?
Special food services: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at the customer's location, at a location designated by the customer, or from a motorized vehicle or non-motorized cart.
Which level of the hierarchy is 7223?
It is a industry group page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 7223?
It rolls up to 722 Food services and drinking places.
Should I stop at 7223 or go lower?
3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Food service contractors, Caterers, Mobile food services.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 7223?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 7223?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 7223 include illustrative examples?
No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Caterers, Restaurants, Food service, Catering work.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 7223?
No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
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.