Retail Bakeries
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 311811 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing bread and other bakery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises from flour, not from prepared dough.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Retail bakeries produce bread and bakery products on-site from flour for sale to consumers, not for immediate consumption. The key distinction from commercial bakeries, which also manufacture fresh baked goods, is that retail bakeries sell directly to customers in a retail setting as their primary activity, whereas commercial bakeries supply products to other businesses and retailers. Frozen cake and pastry manufacturers are classified separately because they specialize in frozen products rather than fresh items made from flour on the premises.
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Get verified bakery industry trends data from federal sources. US Retail Bakery Employment: 87.5K (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).
Get sourced and cited bakery profit margins data. Average Bakery Net Profit Margin: 4–9% (VantaInsights Analysis · Industry Sources, 2024).