Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing foodservices to patrons who order or select items at a counter, food bar or cafeteria line (or order by telephone) and pay before eating.

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  Food and drink are picked up for consumption on the premises of for take-out, or delivered to the customer's location. These establishments may offer a variety of food items or they may offer specialty snacks or non-alcoholic beverages.
  
  Example Activities:
  Cafeterias, public
  Coffee shops (without food services)
  Doughnut shops
  Drive-in restaurants
  Fast food restaurants
  Food, take-out services
  Limited-service restaurants
  Limited-service restaurants, licensed
  Sandwich shops
  Take-out restaurants

  Exclusions

  food service establishments in which patrons order while seated and pay after eating, whether or not take-out services are provided (72211, Full Service Restaurants)