It is so nice that you all are thinking about me, I am truly
flattered I was not forgotten! Of course corggirl will probably lock up this
thread since someone is here that will be able to show you the truth why
some of the uneducated or unknowing public are discriminating
against tobacco users and the tobacco industry, as I have said before you
can read the evidence here if you want;
http://www.speakohio.com/viewtopic.php?p=31584#31584
As for the above article and ban losses "in Columbus";
OH- Columbus- Ann and Mike's Main St. Tavern Tavern LOSSES-50%
"This is all my husband and I do for a living. This is it," she says. Saying
the smoking ban is destroying her profits. "I rang $37 on a Tuesday.
That's from 10am to 230am," Leslie said. "I've cut all my vendors in
half."
OH- Columbus Coin-Op Vending Vending LOSSES- 15% -Cigarette sales are down 50%.
They report the bars outside of the Columbus ban are doing record
business.
OH- Columbus Fitzwillys Bar
Judy Browning, owner, said she is losing customers to private clubs, such
as the Moose and Elks, which already are exempt from the policy. "As
long as cigarettes are legal, please allow the freedom of choice," she
pleaded. "As much as the loss of income affects us, it will affect city and
state revenue, too."
OH- Columbus Julian's Restaurant/Bar Closed LOSSES 100%
Owner Julian Sanfillipo says the smoking ban is to blame for the decline,
and eventual death of his business.
OH- Columbus Kacys Sports Bar & Grille Tavern LOSSES 50%
"Kacy's Sports Bar and Grill has room for 300 customers, but now, it's
virtually empty."
OH- Columbus Mulligan's Sports Pub Bar LOSSES 50%
They were the first business charged with violating the ban.
OH -Columbus Sinbad's Show Bar LOSSES 90%
"I don't know what to do, we've been in business for 15 years." Ron
Polster, owner, said he has been losing both customers and employees to
taverns in Reynoldsburg and Gahanna, which do not have indoor smoking
policies.
OH- Columbus Somewhere Else Tavern 3
"I feel bad. I've let three bartenders go," Tim Cashin says. "I'm seeing
revenue loss of $1200-$1500 a week."
OH- Columbus Sycamore Café Tavern Closing LOSSES 100% 100%
"After 42 years, the citywide smoking ban, in effect, will result in the
closure of our establishment." Ron and Marilyn Stone.
OH -Columbus Varsity Club Rest/ Bar
Has lost business, especially during happy hours -when about half of the
patrons used to smoke -said manager Laurie Watkins.
OH -Columbus WK Vending Vending LOSSES 15-25%
We supply to neighborhood taverns everything for coin operated
amusements, says Fowler. "Our bottom line is actually starting to drop."
If you would like to see what the future holds for Columbus
take a look at Toledo and state wide here;
http://www.smokersclubinc.com/banloss3.htm
This site is updated regularly so keep checking back and keep track
yourselves, in my opinion the above article is premature. It takes a sound
business at least a year or longer to fail completely; because a sound business
man/woman plans ahead for disaster; they put money back, for
emergencies; the ones that didn't do this will be the ones to feel the loss
quicker than others i.e. new bars, and owners who newly remodeled, etc.
Those of you who believe all is going well are underestimating this; when
any bar loses patrons it affects there yearly income, they have to start
cutting back on unimportant things, like outside entertainment, extra
waitresses and waiters, and yes maybe fresh beer; and prices increase,
to try and make up for the loss; will all of them fail? No, not all it is just
common since that some will survive, the patrons who are left will flock to
a few; but many will and many will lay off and cut pay; and some of those
people affected are people with families some of which will need
government assistance to eat and live, hope everyone is ready for that
tax increase...