Business phone system for limited-service restaurants in Nevada
2,989 limited-service restaurants operated in Nevada in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 2,989CBP 2023
- Employees
- 55,890mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 91.5U.S. 79.4
- State rank
- 29th of 51by count
How many limited-service restaurants operate in Nevada
County Business Patterns counts 2,989 establishments in Nevada classified as Limited-Service Restaurants (NAICS 722513) for 2023. They employed 55,890 people in mid-March and reported $1.2 billion in annual payroll. That is the 29th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Limited-service restaurants make up 3.9% of the 77,297 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Nevada has 91.5 limited-service restaurants, 15.2% above the national rate of 79.4. The average establishment has 18.7 employees against 18.4 nationally. Payroll per employee is $22,159, 6.2% above the U.S. figure of $20,857.
| Measure | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 2,989 | 270,088 |
| Mid-March employees | 55,890 | 4,965,080 |
| Annual payroll | $1,238,492,000 | $103,557,315,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 18.7 | 18.4 |
| Payroll per employee | $22,159 | $20,857 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 91.5 | 79.4 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where limited-service restaurants in Nevada are concentrated
Census published limited-service restaurant counts for 8 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Nevada. The largest is Las Vegas, NV, with 2,308 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 98% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,308 | 44,725 | 96.2 |
| Reno, NV | 464 | 7,775 | 80.7 |
| Carson City, NV | 48 | 834 | 82.5 |
| Elko, NV | 42 | 671 | 74.7 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA | 41 | 628 | 80.9 |
| Pahrump, NV | 33 | 463 | 58.9 |
| Fallon, NV | 24 | 363 | 92.2 |
| Winnemucca, NV | 15 | 217 | 87.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at limited-service restaurants in Nevada
18.3% of Nevada's limited-service restaurants with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 24.3% nationally. 33.5% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 546 | 18.3% | 24.3% |
| 5–9 employees | 456 | 15.3% | 16.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 887 | 29.7% | 24.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 948 | 31.7% | 28.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 150 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What limited-service restaurants in Nevada use the phone for
Counter-service restaurants take phone orders and catering requests while serving a line of customers. Calls need to be answered quickly or captured for a callback.
Calls a limited-service restaurant in Nevada might handle in a typical week include:
- A delivery driver calls for directions.
- A customer calls in a lunch order.
- The restaurant calls a customer about an order delay.
Business texting for limited-service restaurants
Restaurants text order-ready notices.
Texting from a local number in Nevada requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for limited-service restaurants in Nevada
Limited-service restaurants in Nevada average 18.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 19-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 19 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $570.00 a month and 19 on Ooma Office Pro cost $474.05. Callata comes to $379.00 a month for 19 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $2,292 less than RingCentral for a limited-service restaurant in Nevada of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $379.00 | $4,548.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $361.00 | $4,332.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $437.00 | $5,244.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $474.05 | $5,688.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $513.00 | $6,156.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $570.00 | $6,840.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Nevada
Nevada has 3 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a limited-service restaurant can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 786 | Pacific | 1947 | 725 |
| 775 | 601 | — | 1998 | none |
| 725 | 215 | Pacific | 2014 | 702 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for limited-service restaurants in Nevada
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Nevada is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many limited-service restaurants are in Nevada?
2,989 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 55,890 people in mid-March.
Which Nevada metro area has the most limited-service restaurants?
Las Vegas, NV, with 2,308 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 19-person limited-service restaurant?
$570.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $474.05 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $379.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Nevada number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.