How Costco’s inflation-proof $1.50 hot dog deal became America’s happy meal

For 40 years, Costco has had its inflation-defying $1.50 hot dog deal. It's more popular than ever now that America is facing ...

Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog Combo, AriZona Iced Tea, and Other Cheap, Inflation-Resistant Grocery Favorites

From Costco hot dog combos to Arizona Iced Tea, these inflation-proof groceries have remained the same price or increased ...

Costco iconic hotdog combo turns 40

In the fiscal year 2025, Costco set a new record, selling more than 245 million hot dog combos.
SFGate

'I will kill you': The 40-year cult of the Costco hot dog combo

It’s a deal so rare and so important to Costco’s identity that former Costco CEO Jim Sinegal once reportedly threatened murder if his successor ever thought of raising the price. “If you raise the ...

10 Food Court Items Costco Discontinued — and Shoppers Still Aren't Over It

Is there a discontinued Costco food court dish that you still long for? We get it. From combo pizza to soft pretzels, these ...
Phoenix New Times

An Ode to the Costco Hot Dog

Introducing “Schaefer,” in which Eric Schaefer — a local guy with a big (but discerning) appetite and a sense of humor to match — takes on the Phoenix food scene. Is there any better value in food ...
Irish Star on MSN

3 Costco items that won't see price hikes as inflation surges

The price of certain items at Costco will not be going up anytime soon, as the wholesale club has made a promise to keep ...
Longmont Times-Call

Itchin’ for a Costco hot dog? Longmont’s new In-N-Out Burger might make it tough

Those hungry for In-N-Out Burger are expected to cause long lines and traffic for the shack’s opening on Thursday. Costco ...

Shoppers in US give Costco hot dogs a Korean twist with ‘Costco kimchi’

At Costco food courts across the United States, a new condiment trend known as “Costco kimchi” is transforming the chain’s $1 ...