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In New York, waiting in line becomes a social scene

Social media and paid line sitters have turned waits into a business, with firms charging up to $50 an hour to hold spots.

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In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers line up behind barriers -- in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice.

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Since the covid pandemic, queues continue to multiply on the sidewalks of the megapolis. A phenomenon fuelled by social networks, which generates its own economy.

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In front of the restaurant L'industrie Pizzeria, as in front of countless establishments and shops in New York, customers stand in line behind strapped barriers, so as not to hinder passersby, under the supervision of an employee. The post New York, kingdom of queues and "likes" appeared first on Le Vif.

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WFMZ broke the news in Pennsylvania, United States on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
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