In an effort to crack down on non-members taking advantage of their budget-friendly food offerings, Costco has announced a new policy requiring non-members to show membership cards at food courts. This change is set to take effect starting early next month.
Currently, customers are already required to show their membership cards to enter the store and access indoor food courts. The $1.50 hot dog combo, a favorite among customers, will remain at its current price despite the new policy.
Costco’s food court, gas stations, and optical services are just some of the benefits that drive membership at the popular warehouse store. With 128 million members at the end of 2023, Costco relies on membership fees which generated nearly 75% of its total profit for the year.
This new policy is aimed at ensuring that only paying members are able to access and enjoy the perks of the food court. Non-members will need to have a membership card in order to purchase food from the food court going forward.
Costco’s decision to tighten their membership policy reflects their commitment to providing exclusive benefits to their loyal members. As one of the leading warehouse retailers, Costco continues to innovate and adapt in order to provide the best possible experience for their members while maintaining their reputation for quality and value.
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