Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts.
Canadian industries
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Mobile food services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 7223 - Special food services |
| 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 | 2026-05-05 |
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 |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 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 72233
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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72233
Campground owner
Use this page when the file covers campsite bookings, seasonal guests, facility upkeep, and front desk operations. It helps confirm whether 72233 Mobile 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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72233
Hotel general manager
Use this page when the file covers rooms operations, guest services, housekeeping planning, and revenue oversight. It helps confirm whether 72233 Mobile 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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72233
Brewery taproom manager
Use this page when the file covers beverage service, taproom staffing, onsite events, and product launches. It helps confirm whether 72233 Mobile 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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72233
Catering operations lead
Use this page when the file covers event menus, delivery windows, banquet staffing, and contract execution. It helps confirm whether 72233 Mobile 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
- 72231Food service contractors
- 72232Caterers
- 72233Mobile food services
Source row
72233Mobile 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 72233 cover?
Mobile food services: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts.
Which level of the hierarchy is 72233?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 72233?
It rolls up to 7223 Special food services.
Should I stop at 72233 or go lower?
1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Mobile food services.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 72233?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 72233?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 72233 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 Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service, Guest operations, Hotels and lodging.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 72233?
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.