PMC

Distribution of percentage change in sales price for restaurants in smoke-free communities compared to comparable restaurants in communities that permitted smoking. The median increase is 16% (interquartile range 11% to 25%). All values over 100% are included in the top bin.

Distribution of dollar value of changes in sale price of restaurants in communities with with smoke-free laws over comparable restaurants in communities with no restrictions. The median increase in value $15,300 (interquartile range of $9,000 to $27,000) for restaurants that worth a median of $95,000 (interquartile range $50,000 to $157,000) where smoking is permitted (). All values below $0 and above $150,000 are lumped into the top and bottom bins.