The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent social distancing regulations have forced many businesses to close down, however, Lucky Devil Lounge — a strip club in Portland, Orgeon — has used a creative loophole to give its consumers dinner and a show. The company recently debuted a drive-thru strip club so fans could still get access to the restaurant's food (which constitutes as a necessity amid the lockdown), however, as they drive to pick up their food, they are entertained my dancers.
The dancers still abide by the social distancing rules and remain at least 6 feet apart from each other and guests. They don protective masks and gloves and regularly wash their hands to help prevent the spread. While the club is only earning a sixth of what it previously made, all dancers are entitled to minimum wage as well as tips.
Drive-Through Strip Clubs
The Lucky Devil Lounge Re-Opened as a Drive Through Amid COVID-19
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