Restaurant ordering in Burnaby: what the numbers say
Burnaby grew 7.0% 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.
Burnaby has about 2,751 people per km², which is typical of a busy suburban city. Most customers will drive or have food delivered, so a radius of a few kilometres with distance-based fees is a good starting point.
Delivery zones across Burnaby
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Burnaby you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Metrotown
- Brentwood
- Edmonds
- The Heights (Hastings Street)
- Lougheed
Local facts for Burnaby restaurants
Simon Fraser University’s original campus sits atop Burnaby Mountain.
Sources: Simon Fraser University (sfu.ca/campuses/burnaby).
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Burnaby are District of North Vancouver (6 km), New Westminster (8 km), North Vancouver (9 km), Vancouver (11 km), Surrey (12 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 British Columbia
Restaurant food in British Columbia carries the 5% GST. Prepared food is generally exempt from BC’s 7% PST, but alcohol sold with meals carries a 10% PST. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in British Columbia.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Burnaby 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 Burnaby?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Burnaby to District of North Vancouver?
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.