With families cooped up together, Potbelly is introducing designated parking spots so that parents can enjoy a meal in peace and quiet outside of the house. Months ago, families might have been able to enjoy a change of pace by going out for a meal but quarantine has made pickup and delivery the only way to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal.
The Alone Time Parking Spots are labeled spaces that are free from children and conference calls, as many parents have naturally gravitated towards these spaces since the start of quarantine for a break from a noisy household and its distractions. As Potbelly parking lots are naturally vacant right now, these spaces are being turned into welcoming sites for safe social distancing.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Parent-designated Parking
- Opportunity to implement designated parking spaces for parents seeking quiet and alone time outside the house.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- Potential to create designated parking spaces in hotels and resorts for parents looking to relax and unwind.
- Retail
- Opportunity to offer parent-designated parking spaces in shopping malls and stores to enhance the shopping experience for parents.
- Entertainment
- Potential to create parent-designated parking areas near entertainment venues to provide parents with a peaceful and enjoyable experience.
