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NAICS 812331: Linen supply

NAICS 812331 is the industry code for linen supply. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Lenders price it on the business's own numbers rather than an industry program.

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What 812331 covers

Linen supply companies rent and launder linens, towels, tablecloths, uniforms and similar items for restaurants, hotels, hospitals and businesses on a recurring service basis.

Included in this code

  • Restaurant linen rental
  • Hospital linen service
  • Hotel linen service
  • Uniform rental
  • Mat and mop rental

Not this code

Businesses that use 812331

Hospitality linen serviceHealthcare laundryUniform rental route

Financing for this trade

Linen companies finance tunnel washers, ironers and route trucks with equipment and vehicle loans, plants with SBA 504, and linen inventory with lines of credit. Lenders look at route contracts, customer retention and utility costs.

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Is 812331 the right code for a linen or uniform supply company?

Yes, if you rent and launder linens, towels or uniforms for businesses on a recurring basis. Industrial work clothing and shop towel rental uses 812332. Cleaning customers' own garments uses 812320. Hospital laundries serving many facilities commonly use 812331. Mat and mop rental fits too.

What is the SBA size standard for 812331?

SBA sets the size standard for 812331 at $40 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Linen supply companies at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent linen supply companies fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

How do linen supply companies finance plants?

Commercial laundry equipment like tunnel washers and flatwork ironers is usually financed with equipment loans or leases, while plants use SBA 504 or term loans. Route trucks use vehicle loans. Lenders look at contracted routes, customer retention, linen replacement costs and utilities.

What does NAICS 812331 cover?

Linen supply. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 81 Other services (except public administration), 812 Personal and laundry services, 8123 Drycleaning and laundry services, 81233 Linen and uniform supply.

What financing do NAICS 812331 businesses use?

Term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans and working capital are the usual products. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 812331?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.