RED LION, Pa. — It’s the new happening place in York County.
Franklin Street Social burst on the scene several weeks ago and has since enjoyed serious success.
"It’s been a massive amount of people coming through which makes us really excited," said Ethan Greer, Co-Owner of the new business. "It feels like all the work we’ve put into it has really paid off. It’s gone relatively smooth."
The sweet and savory selections have customers sold, leaving crowds clamoring for their favorite cravings.
The popularity presents a small problem. Parking near the building is limited and on the busiest days, the 80-space parking lot fills up fast.
It means hungry patrons are putting their vehicles in spaces nearby residents rely on.
"We were actually really excited," said Jennie Riggin of Red Lion. "We have four young children so we were thinking it would be something nice we could walk to as a family."
Riggin lives just down the street from the social. She’s excited to have new food options so close to home but said the bustling business has led to some frustrations.
"I usually park on the street right in front of my house," Riggin said. "If I have to leave in the evening to go pick up dinner or go get groceries, usually when I come back my spot is usually filled which is a little frustrating."
It’s a concern Red Lion Borough Council Member Amy Lau has heard before.
She’s encouraging residents to be adaptable, believing the business is giving the community a boost.
"I think a little bit of patience until the excitement of the place dies down and the people visiting the social understand the parking situation that’s been provided for them," Lau said. "I do encourage people to try to use their garages if they have it."
"Only being in the third week, we haven’t really had a full month or a full quarter or a full year to really see if the parking that we have is adequate or inadequate," Greer said.
Neighbors here suggest restricting customer parking in public spaces at certain times.
Ownership points out that similar markets in Lancaster and other Pennsylvania communities don’t have parking lots like this at all, but said they’d be open to any opportunities to expand parking in the future if the crowds persist.