The Benefits to Smoke-Free  Restaurants and Bars

• Despite the misconception that going smoke-free will have a negative effect on traffic, studies have shown that smoke-free restaurants generally show an increase in traffic.

• Creates a healthier environment for employees
and customers.

• Maintenance costs will be greatly reduced by eliminating burns on chairs, carpets, and tables.

Benefits of a Tobacco-Free Workplace

The U.S. Surgeon General has concluded that adopting
smoke-free workplace policies is a wise business decision.
The results of all credible peer-reviewed studies show that smoke-free policies and regulations do not have a negative impact on business revenues.

Click below to learn about some of the benefits of a
tobacco-free workplace.

Benefits for Employers

Benefits for Employees

The Benefits to
Smoke-Free Restaurants and Bars

Financial Benefits for
Tobacco-Free Workplaces

• Smoke-free restaurants have a higher value. A 2004 study concluded that all else equal, smoke-free restaurants have a resale value 16% higher than that of traditional restaurants that allow smoking.