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Restaurant and Bar Owner Testimonials |
Smoke-free policies make good health sense,
good legal sense, and good
economic sense.
Economic
- Baja Fresh, Denver: Smoke-Free Policies Don’t Hurt Business
- Benvenuto's, Aurora: Policy Has Resulted in a 10% Increase in Business
- Casablanca Moroccan, Denver: Wise Decision
- Chuck's Donut Shop, Denver: Gained New Customers Going Smoke-Free
- Cinema Grill, Aurora: Policy an Asset to our Business
- Corporate Deli & Grill, Denver: The Business Community Prefers a Smoke-Free Policy
- Cortez Truck Stop Owner/Legislator: My Economic Fears Never Materialized
- Egg-Ception Eatery, Aurora: Happy With Decision
- For 79 Taco Bell's it Has Been a Positive Experience
- Jazz at Jacks, Denver: The Policy Has Not Hurt Our Night Club
- Kevin Taylor, Denver: Smoke-Free Policies are an Asset for Fine Dining
- La Fogata Restaurant & Bar: Business Has now Bloomed by 60%
- Le Peep Grill, Denver: Customers Come Here Because of our Smoke-Free Policy
- Mama Josefina's, Denver: We Gained More Nonsmoking Cutomers
- Old Town Pub, Steamboat Springs: Once the Smokiest Place in Town, We Haven't Regretted Changing to C
- Penn Street Perk, Denver: Even Out of Town Customers Like Our Policy
- Pierre's on Madison, Denver: Our Policy Has Not Hurt Our Business
- Pressto, Denver & Boulder: Our Business Has Prospered
- Red Robin, Colorado Springs: Even the Smokers Came Back
- Sandwich Board, Trangen Inc,.Denver: Policy Good For Bottom Line
- Sonoda's, Denver: Going smoke-Free is a Business Asset
- Ted's Montana Grill, Denver: Policy is an Asset & We are Thriving
- The Old Spaghetti Factory, Denver: These Policies are a Trend and Haven't Hurt our Business
- Tokyo San Japanese Bowl & Sushi, Denver & Aspen: Smoke-free is Smart Business
- Tokyoya Bowl & Bowl, Aurora: Going Smoke-Free Has Been Good for Business
- Vern's, La Porte: Business Has Increased 10%
- Village Cork Bar & Restaurant, Denver: Our Policy Benefits Our Business
- Wedge Pizza, Denver: Policy Hasn't Hurt my Business, nor Places in California
- Wendy's, Aurora: Policy Causes No Economic Hardship
- West City Perk Coffee Shop, Denver: It's Worked for Us, and for New York City
Elected Officials & Policy Makers
- Boulder Mayor Will Toor: Policy Good For Business and Communities Health
- Chuck Sisk, Mayor of Louisville: The Law is Working Very Well
- Commissioner/Representative Linstrom About Lessons Learned in Summit County
- Tom Eldridge, Boulder City Councilmember/Restaurateur: Customers Love It
Environment & Other Reasons
- Banzai, Denver: We Found That the Food Absorbs Tobacco Smoke
- New York Deli & Mendelson’s Deli, Denver: Allowing Smoking is Offensive
- Brocaza, Denver: Environment an Asset to Business
- Cafe Paprika, Aurora: Smoking Only Destroys Dining Atmosphere
- Capri Coffee Break, Denver: Cleaner and Healthier Environment
- Colfax Center Deli, Denver: Customers Should Smell the Food, Not the Smoke
- Erawan Cafe, Denver: Safer, Cleaner, and Healthier Environment
- Fratelli Ristorante Italiano, Colorado Springs: Policy Good for Ambience
- Ichabods, Denver: It's Impossible to Segregate Tobacco Smoke
- Jake & Telly's Greek Cuisine, Colorado Springs: Policy Improves Aroma of Food
- Kentucky Fried Chicken, Aurora: Makes For Faster Customer Turn-Around
- Kim Ba, Aurora: Impossible to Segregate Tobacco Smoke
- La Taza Cafe & Market, Denver: Our Place Semlls Better
- Manny's Underground, Denver: I Get More Compliments Than Complaints
- Playa De Oro, Denver: No Problem With Smokers, They Step Outside
- Randy's Coffeeshop, Denver: Nice to be Able to Breath in Workplace
- Schlotzsky's Deli, Aurora: Reduces Operating Costs
- Soda Rock Cafe, Denver: Right Policy for Family Atmosphere
- Star of India, Aurora: Tobacco Smoke Destroys the Dining Pleasure
- Subway Sandwiches, Aurora: Policy Means Less Damage to the Facility
- Sushi Heights, Denver: Allowing Smoking is a Fire Hazard
- Susy Q, Denver: Food Smells Better and Doesn't Absorb Smoke
- Taqueria Mexicana, Denver: Cleaner & Fresher Restaurant
- Taqueria Mexicana, Denver: For a Cleaner and Fresher Environment
- The Sandwich Shop, Denver: People Come Here Due to Our Policy
- Welton Street Cafe, Denver: Good to Enjoy a Meal Without the Smoke
Health
- An's Lemongrass Grille, Denver: Better For the Workers
- Bump & Grind Cafe, Denver: People Get Sick From Secondhand smoke
- Café Metro, Denver: Policy Benefits the Workers
- Cheesy George's, Aurora: Policy Protects the Customers
- Frank-N-Steins, Aurora: Employees Have the Right to Work in a Healthy Atmosphere
- Gobi Mongolian Barbecue, Denver: For Over 20 Years Policy Protects Workers & Families
- Joyrides Family Fun Center & Café, Colorado Springs: Important for Health & Safety
- Juan's, Denver: Policy Protects Staff
- La Noria Carniceria: Policy Protects our Employees, Customers, and Children
- La Praviana Restaurant and Catering, Denver: Policy Protects Our Families
- Long John Silver's, Denver: Makes for A Better Workplace
- Lopez' Southwestern Incredible Edibles, Denver: Right to Breath Clean Air Comes First
- Matiana's Greek Café, Denver: It's About Health
- McDonald's, Monument: Provides Safe Environment
- Pagliacci's, Denver: After 57 Years, I Changed the Policy Because Smoking Made Me Sick
- Panaderia Guadalajara, Denver: Smoke is a Problem for my Son and Me
- Red Dragon, Denver: It's a Matter of Health, Not Choice
- Restaurant Japon, Denver: It's All ABout Health
- The Market at Larimer Square, Denver: I did it Because the smoke was Affecting my Health
- Tom's Home Cookin', Denver: Secondhand Smoke can be Deadly
- Walnut Cafe, Denver: There are Health Benefits
- Wired Coffee Shop & Art Gallery, Denver: Policy a Plus to Our Health
Positive Benefits
- Arada Ethiopian, Denver: No More Rug Burns, Cleaner Ceilings
- Champa Deli, Denver: Right Thing to Do
- Conchita's, Grand Junction: Policy Beneficial to Business and Employees
- Crystal Cafe & Bake Shop, Grand Junction: People Come Here Due to Policy
- Full Measures Bakery, Denver: There are Many Benefits to Being Smoke-Free
- Golden Village, Denver: Saves on Business Costs
- Hot Cakes Breakfast & Lunch, Denver: Policy protects Children, Makes Place Cleaner
- Isle of Singapore, Denver: Our Customers are Happier
- Jamaica Juice, Denver: There are Many Positive Benefits
- Kentucky Fried Chicken Area Consultant, Denver: Customers Appreciate Policy
- La Fogata's, Denver: Customers Love the Policy
- Lois' Place, Grand Junction: Positive Comments Heard daily
- M & D's Cafe, Denver: Our Policy Has Many Benefits
- M & D's Cafe, Denver: Policy makes for A Better Environment
- Marigold Café & Bakery, Colorado Springs: Continue to Get Positive Comments
- MexiDans, Denver: Faster Table Turnover
- Monza Pizzeria, Denver : Cleaner, Safer, Healthier
- Mustard's Last Stand, Denver& Boulder: Less Hassles Among Customers
- New China Cafe, Denver: We Love Our Smoke-Free Environment
- Pita Jungle, Denver: College Students Appreciate Our Policy
- Pizzeria Colore, Denver: Safer Environment for All
- Schlotzsky's, Denver: We Save on Insurance Because of our Policy
- Senor Burritos, Denver: The Customers and Employees Appreciate our Policy
- Swing Thai, Denver: Our Policy Saves on Ventilation Costs
- Vice-President of Marketing, Red Robin: Policy Delivers Best Experience for Customers and Staff
- Zhong Express, Denver: Happier Staff
The Customers
- Carol Collman, Denver: Smoking Swells Eyes and Lungs Get Congested
- Pat Craig, Golden: We Limit How Often We Eat Out Due to Smoke
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