Restaurant ordering in Thunder Bay: what the numbers say
Thunder Bay grew 0.9% 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.
Thunder Bay is spread out, at about 332 people per km² over 328 km². Set delivery fees by distance so long trips pay for themselves, and give pickup customers a reason to choose it.
Delivery zones across Thunder Bay
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Thunder Bay you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Port Arthur
- Fort William
- Westfort
- Bay and Algoma
Local facts for Thunder Bay restaurants
The Persian, a cinnamon-bun-style pastry with pink icing, was created in Thunder Bay by Art Bennett of Bennett’s Bakery in the mid-1940s.
The Hoito, opened in 1918 by Finnish workers in the Finnish Labour Temple, is one of Canada’s oldest co-operative restaurants.
Sources: TVO Today; The Hoito (thehoito.ca).
Nearby cities you can reach
Thunder Bay is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Sault Ste. Marie (420 km), so most of your orders will come from within Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?
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.