23 Reasons to Clean the Air in Restaurants 1. Parents concerned about protecting the health and safety of their children feel more comfortable dining in smoke-free restaurants. Most smokers accept smoke-free policies, since 70 percent of all smokers want to quit smoking, according to the National Cancer Institute. Most smokers do not stop patronizing smoke-free restaurants, according to surveys of more than 8,000 smokers in California, New York, Wisconsin and Texas.
Happier customers come back more often and tell their friends.
Waiters and waitresses have a 50-90 percent increased risk of lung cancer that is most likely caused by restaurant tobacco smoke. Less sick leave caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. No more complaints from employees about having to work in the smoking section. Clearing and cleaning dirty dishes is easier and faster. Smoke-free policies protect your health, the health of your employees and the health of your patrons.