Restaurant ordering in Sherbrooke: what the numbers say
Sherbrooke grew 7.1% 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.
Sherbrooke is spread out, at about 489 people per km² over 353 km². Set delivery fees by distance so long trips pay for themselves, and give pickup customers a reason to choose it.
Delivery zones across Sherbrooke
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Sherbrooke you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Centre-ville
- Fleurimont
- Lennoxville
- Rock Forest
Local facts for Sherbrooke restaurants
Bishop’s University, founded in 1843, is an English-language university in Lennoxville, in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, and the only English-language university in Quebec outside Montreal.
Sources: Bishop’s University (ubishops.ca).
Nearby cities you can reach
Sherbrooke is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Granby (65 km), so most of your orders will come from within Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Sherbrooke to Granby?
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.