Innisfil entrepreneur creates food delivery service
Fresh out of university, Innisfil’s James Tonks has created his own business after seeing a need in the community.
“Innisfil doesn’t have a food delivery service, and there is some demand for it,” Tonks said.
Four years ago, , with a 95.6 per cent grade average. After going to the University of Waterloo for computer science, Tonks has created What’s For Dinner Today, supplying food, from both independent and franchised restaurants, to the Innisfil area.
“I started at the end of June. You can order online from lots of different restaurants that don’t normally deliver,” Tonks said.
Through his website , customers can easily place an order and will be charged a small delivery fee to get the items to their doorstep.
“In Alcona, there’s a $4.95 delivery fee. In Lefroy and Stroud, it’s $6, and in Gilford and Big Bay Point area, it’s $7,” he said.
Unlike some of the bigger companies, Tonks said, menu prices aren’t jacked up for customers.
He’s already delivering from nine local restaurants, and more are joining soon.
So whether you’re in the mood for pizza, wings, Chinese, burgers, pasta or breakfast, he’s got it covered.
What’s For Dinner Today is already making four to five food deliveries a day.
The delivery service runs from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. each day, depending on how late the restaurant is open.
Tonks aims to deliver the food within 40 minutes.
According to Eggsmart owner Dan Dufour, customers are happy with the service.
“They tell me everything is steaming hot and fresh,” Dufour said. “I’m sure once business picks up, there may be some hiccups, but I’m happy about it.
“It helps me to remain competitive, and it’s going to help grow our brand.”
He’s pleased to be supporting a local entrepreneur but said the Skip The Dishes company does plan to infiltrate Innisfil in the new year.
“This currently isn’t offered in Innisfil, and something like this will help all the businesses involved,” he said. “Everybody is going to third-party delivery, and it’s here to stay.”
For more information about the delivery service, visit .