Your maintenance costs will go down - no more repainting ceilings or walls yellowed by tobacco smoke and less frequent cleaning and replacement of draperies, carpets and air conditioning or heating filters.
Your furnishings will last longer - no more burn holes in booths, tablecloths or carpet.
Never buy or clean ashtrays again.
Reduced Employee Costs
You'll have less risk of lawsuits due to illness or disability from employees who work in the smoking section.
Employees will take less sick leave caused by exposure to secondhand smoke.
Insurance Costs
Fire danger is reduced and some insurance companies offer discounts to smoke-free restaurants.
Faster, Simpler Costs
Reservations and seating are simplified.
Customers won't have to wait for a table in the non-smoking section.
Smoke-free restaurants are more pleasant, without secondhand smoke to spoil the taste and aroma of food.
Customer Loyalty
Happier customers come back more often and tell their friends.
Parents and pregnant women will be pleased to have the option of a smoke-free restaurant for their family.
Most smokers accept smoke-free policies and don't mind stepping outside if they need to smoke.
People with respiratory problems will become loyal customers and will spread the word.
Increased Customer Satisfaction
The Gallup Poll and other studies show that customers want smoke-free dining.
You won't get any complaints about drifting smoke.
List your restaurant in our smoke-free guide! Join Here
VDH: Tobacco Use Control Project
Visit this group If you are interested in joining this group submit an email here:
To participate in any discussion forums you may need to setup an account with Google Groups.
Contact Us:
Department of Health - DCDPC Tobacco Use Control Program
109 Governor St., 10th Flr., Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7874