Restaurant ordering in Niagara Falls: what the numbers say
Niagara Falls grew 7.2% between 2016 and 2021, faster than the national average of 5.2%. Growth like that brings new customers every year, so it pays to collect their contact details with each direct order and build a list you own.
Niagara Falls is spread out, at about 449 people per km² over 210 km². Set delivery fees by distance so long trips pay for themselves, and give pickup customers a reason to choose it.
Delivery zones across Niagara Falls
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Niagara Falls you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Clifton Hill
- Lundy's Lane
- Downtown (Queen Street)
- Chippawa
Local facts for Niagara Falls restaurants
Niagara Falls draws about 12 million visitors a year, which makes for a sharp summer peak and a quiet winter.
Sources: Niagara Falls Tourism.
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Niagara Falls are Welland (13 km), St. Catharines (16 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Niagara Falls to Welland?
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.