Many parents in the Bronx are headed to Flynn O’Hara for school uniforms, but some say the line is unbearable.

The store opened its doors at 9:30 a.m., and similar to other days – the line goes out the door and down the block toward Seabury Avenue.

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News 12’s Faith Graham estimated more than 100 shoppers on line, with some even setting up beach chairs for comfort.

Flynn O’Hara issued a statement apologizing for the delay, saying in part, "These delays are due in large part to two factors: a significant spike in demand for school uniforms as many families return to the classroom for the first time in more than a year, and the national labor shortage."

News 12 spoke with a store representative who offered these suggestions to beat the rush:

- Know what you need before coming in the store to save time
- Shop sooner rather than later

Employees say they serve between 500 to 600 families per day, with the number doubling around Labor Day.

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Yasmine McQueen, a shopper, tells News 12 the long lines aren’t new.

“It's always like this every year. You know, [not] last year because of corona, but the year before it was like this too,” says McQueen.