Table 1 Definition of Retail Food Outlets, United States, 2012

Grocery stores

Establishments that sell food as their primary business function

Supercenters

Establishments that sell food and groceries, as well as merchandise

Farmer’s markets

Establishments with at least two vendors selling food products directly to customers

Full-service restaurants

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.

Fast food restaurants

Establishments that provide food to customers that order and pay before leaving

Convenience Stores

Establishments that sell a limited selection of foods