Restaurant ordering in Saguenay: what the numbers say
Saguenay’s population dipped 0.8% 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.
Saguenay covers 1,125 km² at only about 129 people per km², so many addresses sit far from any restaurant. Draw delivery zones around the neighbourhoods you can actually reach in time, and promote pickup to everyone else.
Delivery zones across Saguenay
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Saguenay you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Chicoutimi
- Jonquière
- La Baie
Local facts for Saguenay restaurants
The City of Saguenay was formed in 2002 by merging Chicoutimi, Jonquière, La Baie and Laterrière with the municipalities of Lac-Kénogami and Shipshaw.
Sources: Gouvernement du Québec, Décret 841-2001 (municipal reorganisation).
Nearby cities you can reach
Saguenay is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Quebec City (179 km), so most of your orders will come from within Saguenay and the communities around it.
Sales tax on online orders in Quebec
Restaurant meals in Quebec carry the 5% GST plus the 9.975% QST, about 14.975% in total, shown as two separate lines on receipts. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in Quebec.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Saguenay 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 Saguenay?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Saguenay to Quebec City?
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.