Smoke-free policies make good health sense,
good legal sense, and good economic sense.

Economic

1. Baja Fresh, Denver: Smoke-Free Policies Don’t Hurt Business
2. Benvenuto's, Aurora: Policy Has Resulted in a 10% Increase in Business
3. Casablanca Moroccan, Denver: Wise Decision
4. Chuck's Donut Shop, Denver: Gained New Customers Going Smoke-Free
5. Cinema Grill, Aurora: Policy an Asset to our Business
6. Corporate Deli & Grill, Denver: The Business Community Prefers a Smoke-Free Policy
7. Cortez Truck Stop Owner/Legislator: My Economic Fears Never Materialized
8. Egg-Ception Eatery, Aurora: Happy With Decision
9. For 79 Taco Bell's it Has Been a Positive Experience
10. Jazz at Jacks, Denver: The Policy Has Not Hurt Our Night Club
11. Kevin Taylor, Denver: Smoke-Free Policies are an Asset for Fine Dining
12. La Fogata Restaurant & Bar: Business Has now Bloomed by 60%
13. Le Peep Grill, Denver: Customers Come Here Because of our Smoke-Free Policy
14. Mama Josefina's, Denver: We Gained More Nonsmoking Cutomers
15. Old Town Pub, Steamboat Springs: Once the Smokiest Place in Town, We Haven't Regretted Changing to C
16. Penn Street Perk, Denver: Even Out of Town Customers Like Our Policy
17. Pierre's on Madison, Denver: Our Policy Has Not Hurt Our Business
18. Pressto, Denver & Boulder: Our Business Has Prospered
19. Red Robin, Colorado Springs: Even the Smokers Came Back
20. Sandwich Board, Trangen Inc,.Denver: Policy Good For Bottom Line
21. Sonoda's, Denver: Going smoke-Free is a Business Asset
22. Ted's Montana Grill, Denver: Policy is an Asset & We are Thriving
23. The Old Spaghetti Factory, Denver: These Policies are a Trend and Haven't Hurt our Business
24. Tokyo San Japanese Bowl & Sushi, Denver & Aspen: Smoke-free is Smart Business
25. Tokyoya Bowl & Bowl, Aurora: Going Smoke-Free Has Been Good for Business
26. Vern's, La Porte: Business Has Increased 10%
27. Village Cork Bar & Restaurant, Denver: Our Policy Benefits Our Business
28. Wedge Pizza, Denver: Policy Hasn't Hurt my Business, nor Places in California
29. Wendy's, Aurora: Policy Causes No Economic Hardship
30. West City Perk Coffee Shop, Denver: It's Worked for Us, and for New York City

Elected Officials & Policy Makers

1. Boulder Mayor Will Toor: Policy Good For Business and Communities Health
2. Chuck Sisk, Mayor of Louisville: The Law is Working Very Well
3. Commissioner/Representative Linstrom About Lessons Learned in Summit County
4. Tom Eldridge, Boulder City Councilmember/Restaurateur: Customers Love It

Environment & Other Reasons

1. Banzai, Denver: We Found That the Food Absorbs Tobacco Smoke
2. New York Deli & Mendelson’s Deli, Denver: Allowing Smoking is Offensive
3. Brocaza, Denver: Environment an Asset to Business
4. Cafe Paprika, Aurora: Smoking Only Destroys Dining Atmosphere
5. Capri Coffee Break, Denver: Cleaner and Healthier Environment
6. Colfax Center Deli, Denver: Customers Should Smell the Food, Not the Smoke
7. Erawan Cafe, Denver: Safer, Cleaner, and Healthier Environment
8. Fratelli Ristorante Italiano, Colorado Springs: Policy Good for Ambience
9. Ichabods, Denver: It's Impossible to Segregate Tobacco Smoke
10. Jake & Telly's Greek Cuisine, Colorado Springs: Policy Improves Aroma of Food
11. Kentucky Fried Chicken, Aurora: Makes For Faster Customer Turn-Around
12. Kim Ba, Aurora: Impossible to Segregate Tobacco Smoke
13. La Taza Cafe & Market, Denver: Our Place Semlls Better
14. Manny's Underground, Denver: I Get More Compliments Than Complaints
15. Playa De Oro, Denver: No Problem With Smokers, They Step Outside
16. Randy's Coffeeshop, Denver: Nice to be Able to Breath in Workplace
17. Schlotzsky's Deli, Aurora: Reduces Operating Costs
18. Soda Rock Cafe, Denver: Right Policy for Family Atmosphere
19. Star of India, Aurora: Tobacco Smoke Destroys the Dining Pleasure
20. Subway Sandwiches, Aurora: Policy Means Less Damage to the Facility
21. Sushi Heights, Denver: Allowing Smoking is a Fire Hazard
22. Susy Q, Denver: Food Smells Better and Doesn't Absorb Smoke
23. Taqueria Mexicana, Denver: Cleaner & Fresher Restaurant
24. Taqueria Mexicana, Denver: For a Cleaner and Fresher Environment
25. The Sandwich Shop, Denver: People Come Here Due to Our Policy
26. Welton Street Cafe, Denver: Good to Enjoy a Meal Without the Smoke

Health

1. An's Lemongrass Grille, Denver: Better For the Workers
2. Bump & Grind Cafe, Denver: People Get Sick From Secondhand smoke
3. Café Metro, Denver: Policy Benefits the Workers
4. Cheesy George's, Aurora: Policy Protects the Customers
5. Frank-N-Steins, Aurora: Employees Have the Right to Work in a Healthy Atmosphere
6. Gobi Mongolian Barbecue, Denver: For Over 20 Years Policy Protects Workers & Families
7. Joyrides Family Fun Center & Café, Colorado Springs: Important for Health & Safety
8. Juan's, Denver: Policy Protects Staff
9. La Noria Carniceria: Policy Protects our Employees, Customers, and Children
10. La Praviana Restaurant and Catering, Denver: Policy Protects Our Families
11. Long John Silver's, Denver: Makes for A Better Workplace
12. Lopez' Southwestern Incredible Edibles, Denver: Right to Breath Clean Air Comes First
13. Matiana's Greek Café, Denver: It's About Health
14. McDonald's, Monument: Provides Safe Environment
15. Pagliacci's, Denver: After 57 Years, I Changed the Policy Because Smoking Made Me Sick
16. Panaderia Guadalajara, Denver: Smoke is a Problem for my Son and Me
17. Red Dragon, Denver: It's a Matter of Health, Not Choice
18. Restaurant Japon, Denver: It's All ABout Health
19. The Market at Larimer Square, Denver: I did it Because the smoke was Affecting my Health
20. Tom's Home Cookin', Denver: Secondhand Smoke can be Deadly
21. Walnut Cafe, Denver: There are Health Benefits
22. Wired Coffee Shop & Art Gallery, Denver: Policy a Plus to Our Health

Positive Benefits

1. Arada Ethiopian, Denver: No More Rug Burns, Cleaner Ceilings
2. Champa Deli, Denver: Right Thing to Do
3. Conchita's, Grand Junction: Policy Beneficial to Business and Employees
4. Crystal Cafe & Bake Shop, Grand Junction: People Come Here Due to Policy
5. Full Measures Bakery, Denver: There are Many Benefits to Being Smoke-Free
6. Golden Village, Denver: Saves on Business Costs
7. Hot Cakes Breakfast & Lunch, Denver: Policy protects Children, Makes Place Cleaner
8. Isle of Singapore, Denver: Our Customers are Happier
9. Jamaica Juice, Denver: There are Many Positive Benefits
10. Kentucky Fried Chicken Area Consultant, Denver: Customers Appreciate Policy
11. La Fogata's, Denver: Customers Love the Policy
12. Lois' Place, Grand Junction: Positive Comments Heard daily
13. M & D's Cafe, Denver: Our Policy Has Many Benefits
14. M & D's Cafe, Denver: Policy makes for A Better Environment
15. Marigold Café & Bakery, Colorado Springs: Continue to Get Positive Comments
16. MexiDans, Denver: Faster Table Turnover
17. Monza Pizzeria, Denver : Cleaner, Safer, Healthier
18. Mustard's Last Stand, Denver& Boulder: Less Hassles Among Customers
19. New China Cafe, Denver: We Love Our Smoke-Free Environment
20. Pita Jungle, Denver: College Students Appreciate Our Policy
21. Pizzeria Colore, Denver: Safer Environment for All
22. Schlotzsky's, Denver: We Save on Insurance Because of our Policy
23. Senor Burritos, Denver: The Customers and Employees Appreciate our Policy
24. Swing Thai, Denver: Our Policy Saves on Ventilation Costs
25. Vice-President of Marketing, Red Robin: Policy Delivers Best Experience for Customers and Staff
26. Zhong Express, Denver: Happier Staff

The Customers

1. Carol Collman, Denver: Smoking Swells Eyes and Lungs Get Congested
2. Pat Craig, Golden: We Limit How Often We Eat Out Due to Smoke