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Do Public Smoking Bans Affect Restaurants?

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Do Public Smoking Bans Affect Restaurants?

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Despite the objections of many groups in the food service industry, public smoking bans have been passed with increasing frequency over the past five years. Restaurants and bars are primarily concerned with losing business as a result of these smoking bans. Advocacy groups claim that the health benefits of banning smoking far outweigh any other concern. As a restaurateur, you are probably either already under a such a ban or will be soon, and it’s important to understand the pros and cons of these bans on your business. For starters, research has shown that bar and restaurant revenue did not show an appreciable drop after the introduction of a ban. Smokers just don’t go home after a it’s passed. Instead, they cut down on their smoking and go outside when they need a smoke. Some food service businesses actually saw a rise in business after the ban was passed as new customers ventured out because of the new smoke-free environment. However, specific segments of the industry do not follow

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