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Costco's new food court meal is drawing Chick-fil-A comparisons
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- Costco has officially launched a new chicken tenders meal nationwide, priced at $6.99 for a basket containing five tenders and a large side of dipping sauce, following a test phase in select markets since May.
- The meal is notably high in calories, totaling approximately 1,640, and the dipping sauce has been widely compared by influencers to Chick-fil-A's honey mustard or honey barbecue sauces.
- Social media reactions are mixed, with some users praising the portion size and flavor, calling it "bomb.com," while others criticize the tenders as dry, salty, and inconsistent in quality.
- The new chicken tenders join Costco's reputation for generous food court offerings, though some customers feel they do not meet the high expectations set by other popular items like the hot dog.
- Overall, the product has sparked curiosity and debate among shoppers, with opinions varying on whether it is a worthwhile addition to Costco's menu.
