This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn, or (2) serving nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique snack or nonalcoholic beverage.
Illustrative Examples:
Beverage bars
Carryout service doughnut shops with on-premises baking
Carryout service bagel shops with on-premises baking
Carryout service pretzel shops with on-premises baking
Carryout service cookie shops with on-premises baking
Coffee shops, on-premises brewing
Ice cream parlors
| Average Jobs Employed | 12 | |
| Average Loan Given | $54,125 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 13677 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $740,265,347 |
Selling one or more of the following food specialties (except from mobile vehicles): hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken, specialty cuisines are classified based on the type of food service provided to patrons;