| Format | NAICS code | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarkets/grocery stores | 445110 | The industry comprises establishments generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish and poultry |
| Fruit and vegetables markets | 445230 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables |
| Supercentres and warehouse clubs | 452311 | This industry comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercentres primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture and appliances |
| Convenience stores | 445120 and those with employees four or less in NAICS code 445110 | This industry comprises establishments known as convenience stores or food marts primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that generally includes milk, bread, soda and snacks |
| Dollar stores | 452319 | Stores with ‘dollar’ in the name with NACIS code 452319 |
| Full-service restaurants | 722511 | This 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 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 722513 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out or delivered to the customer’s location |
Sourced from the North American Industry Classification System code definitions.