Restaurant ordering in Saint John: what the numbers say
Saint John grew 3.4% between 2016 and 2021, a steady rate. In a settled market, repeat customers are what keep a restaurant busy, so offers for returning guests and easy reordering matter more than chasing new reach.
Saint John covers 316 km² at only about 222 people per km², so many addresses sit far from any restaurant. Draw delivery zones around the neighbourhoods you can actually reach in time, and promote pickup to everyone else.
Delivery zones across Saint John
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Saint John you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Uptown
- North End
- West Side
- East Side
Local facts for Saint John restaurants
The Saint John City Market has operated continuously since its building opened in 1876, and the city describes it as the oldest farmers’ market in Canada.
Sources: Saint John City Market (sjcitymarket.ca); City of Saint John.
Nearby cities you can reach
Saint John is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Fredericton (87 km), so most of your orders will come from within Saint John and the communities around it.
Sales tax on online orders in New Brunswick
Restaurant meals in New Brunswick carry the 15% HST. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in New Brunswick.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Saint John restaurants
Pricing is a flat monthly fee: see plans in CAD. Moving from GloriaFood? Read our GloriaFood migration guide.
- Your own ordering page and app, with your name and menu, and no commission per order.
- Delivery, pickup and table ordering from one menu.
- Orders go to a tablet or printer in your kitchen.
- Customer list and offers you control, for repeat orders.
- Card payments paid out to your own account.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chefzi take commission on orders in Saint John?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Saint John to Fredericton?
Yes, if it fits your kitchen. You choose your delivery radius or draw zones on a map, and you can charge a higher fee for longer trips.