Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these types of organizations for a specified period of time. The establishments of this industry provide food services for the convenience of the contracting organization or the contracting organization's customers. The contractual arrangement of these establishments with contracting organizations may vary by type of facility operated (e.g., cafeteria, restaurant, fast-food eating place), revenue sharing, cost structure, and personnel provided. Management staff is always provided by food service contractors. Illustrative Examples: Airline food service contractors Food concession contractors (e.g., at sporting, entertainment, convention facilities) Cafeteria food service contractors (e.g., at schools, hospitals, government offices) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--