Retail-Eating Places

Retail-eating places classified under SIC 5812 encompass quick-service chains, casual dining restaurants, coffee shops, and fast-casual concepts that prepare and serve food and beverages for on-premise or takeout consumption. Core offerings range from burgers, pizza, and ethnic cuisine to specialty coffee, bakery items, and healthier menu lines, targeting everyday consumers, commuters, families, and value-conscious diners. Operators face intense price competition, exposure to food and labor cost inflation, and strict compliance obligations around food safety, sanitation, liquor licensing, wage and hour rules, and accessibility standards. In 2024–2025, the sector is being reshaped by digital ordering, delivery marketplaces, loyalty apps, drive-thru optimization, and use of data analytics to manage menus and traffic, while consumers demand cleaner labels, sustainability, and transparent nutrition. Ongoing challenges include staffing shortages, rising rent, and supply-chain disruptions. For investors and analysts tracking public operators in SIC 5812, view live SEC filings and real-time earnings documents directly on EarningsFeed.

Source: Earnings Feed research · last fetched 11/23/2025