Costco chicken tenders at select locations spark debate over 1,640 calories
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Costco has introduced new oversized chicken tenders at select U.S. locations, including Schaumburg, Illinois, priced at $6.99 for a five-piece order, which some believe may be replacing the calzone at certain stores.
- The tenders, totaling 1,640 calories including dipping sauce, have sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some shoppers concerned about the high calorie count and others excited to try the item.
- Chicken tenders are not entirely new to Costco, having been available at some international locations like Canada and Australia in recent years.
- The availability of the new chicken tenders is currently unclear, and Costco has not confirmed plans for a nationwide rollout.
- This introduction follows other recent food court changes at Costco, such as the reintroduction of churros in a new caramel sundae format, which also received mixed feedback from customers.