Restaurant ordering in Sault Ste. Marie: what the numbers say
Sault Ste. Marie’s population dipped 1.8% between 2016 and 2021. With a stable or shrinking customer base, every margin point counts, which makes paying commission on regular customers’ orders harder to justify.
Sault Ste. Marie is spread out, at about 325 people per km² over 222 km². Set delivery fees by distance so long trips pay for themselves, and give pickup customers a reason to choose it.
Nearby cities you can reach
Sault Ste. Marie is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Greater Sudbury (251 km), so most of your orders will come from within Sault Ste. Marie and the communities around it.
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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Sault Ste. Marie to Greater Sudbury?
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.