YES! attract Pokemons = attract players. businesses are buying the Pokemon Go virtual item called Lure Module to attract Pokemons, and players always go to where Pokemons spawn and even call their friends to join. Keeping them out.. I don't know...

http://www.imore.com/how-use-incense-pok-mon-go

https://www.thestreet.com/story/13638437/1/lsquo-pok-eacute-mon-go-rsquo-helping-small-business-owner-boost-sales.html