Costco Quietly Makes Change to Famous $1.50 Hot Dog Combo
TODAY.com • • business
Key Points:
- Costco has introduced a new option to its popular $1.50 hot dog combo, allowing customers to choose a bottled water instead of the traditional 20-ounce soda, while maintaining the original price and soda refill option.
- The hot dog and soda combo price has remained unchanged since the 1980s, and Costco CFO Gary Millerchip recently confirmed that the $1.50 price is secure despite inflation concerns.
- Some Costco locations, especially those with outside food courts, now require customers to have membership cards to order from the food court, a change aimed at managing increased demand and addressing member complaints.
- The new hot dog and water combo has been available in some stores for several months, with customers expressing positive reactions on social media platforms like Instagram and Reddit.
- In 2024, Costco also raised its customer membership fees for the first time since 2017, reflecting broader adjustments amid inflationary pressures.
