Restaurant ordering in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John’s is the largest city in the province and the main restaurant market on the Avalon Peninsula.
The local market
Newfoundland and Labrador is a small, concentrated market: St. John’s is the only municipality in the province inside Canada’s 100 largest, so most of the province’s restaurant demand sits on the Avalon Peninsula. Distances to the rest of Canada are long, which is another reason a customer list you own matters more than reach you rent.
Sales tax on restaurant meals
Restaurant meals in Newfoundland and Labrador carry the 15% HST.
Confirm current rates with the Canada Revenue Agency or your accountant.
Language
English is the main language of business.
What to set up first
- Draw your delivery zones by distance, not by a fixed radius, so a long trip pays for itself.
- Turn on pickup as well as delivery. Small markets have more pickup than delivery, and pickup costs you nothing in courier fees.
- Set the sales tax your province charges and check it on a test receipt before you go live.
- Put your ordering link on your Google listing, your social pages and your printed menus the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chefzi available across Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Chefzi is online software, so any restaurant in Newfoundland and Labrador can use it. You set the area you deliver to.
How is sales tax handled for Newfoundland and Labrador orders?
You set the tax rates in Chefzi, and they appear on the checkout and on receipts. Restaurant meals in Newfoundland and Labrador carry the 15% HST.