Restaurant ordering in Markham: what the numbers say
Markham grew 2.9% 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.
Markham has about 1,605 people per km², which is typical of a busy suburban city. Most customers will drive or have food delivered, so a radius of a few kilometres with distance-based fees is a good starting point.
Delivery zones across Markham
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Markham you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Unionville
- Markham Village
- Milliken
- Cornell
- Thornhill (east)
Local facts for Markham restaurants
In the 2021 Census, 161,415 Markham residents identified as Chinese.
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population (Markham).
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Markham are Richmond Hill (14 km), Pickering (15 km), Ajax (18 km), Aurora (21 km), Vaughan (22 km). Distances are straight-line from the city centre. If your kitchen sits near a boundary, one Chefzi delivery zone can cover customers on both sides of the line.
Sales tax on online orders in Ontario
Restaurant meals in Ontario carry the 13% HST (5% federal plus 8% provincial portion). For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in Ontario.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Markham 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 Markham?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Markham to Richmond Hill?
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.