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Some Reasons to Create Smoke Free LGBT Spaces!

Here’s how making your business smoke free or by holding smoke free nights your business can increase revenue. Going smoke-free increases profits.

  1. New Patronage. Smoke free nights attract new people.
  2. Healthier Workers. Workers in smoke free environments have a 40 to 50 percent lower absenteeism rate. 1
  3. Lower Maintenance Costs. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates smoke free restaurants and bars save $190 per 1,000 square feet per year in lower maintenance costs. 2
  4. Lower Ventilation Costs. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers note that “higher ventilation costs are specified for spaces where smoking is permitted, because tobacco smoke is one of the most difficult contaminants to control…” 3

A recent nation-wide survey indicates 70% of LGBT adults prefer smoke free bars and restaurants.

  1. Lower Insurance Costs. A recent national survey indicates that smoke free businesses are privy to reduced property and fire insurance premiums, saving on average 25 to 30 percent. 4
  2. Higher Cover Charges. 33% of LGBT respondents reported willingness to pay an extra $5 in cover charges, and 15% a willingness to pay over $5. 5
  3. Customers Prefer Smoke Free. A recent nation-wide survey indicates 70% of LGBT adults prefer smoke free bars and restaurants.
  4. Higher Profits. Restaurants and Bars in New York State have had an 8.7% sales increase since implementing a smoking ban and Maryland has reported a 4.5% increase in alcohol sales since implementing similar smoke free legislation. 6

Sources

1 American Cancer Society
2 American’s For Non-Smokers Rights
3 American Cancer Society
4 Health Now! “Health Now! And the business community”.
5 Witeck Combs / Harris Interactive 1-13-03 Study.
6 Washington Post June 28th, B01