The legendary Costco $1.50 hot dog and soda deal will soon be out of reach for non-members. In a move reminiscent of the password-sharing crackdown in streaming services — Costco is going to require proof of membership at their outdoor food courts before dispensing any cheap hot dogs. This comes on the heels of Costco testing out plans to require members to scan their cards before entering the stores.
The legendary $1.50 price is not going up anytime soon. On an earnings call with analysts, Costco CFO Gary Millerchip said "To clear up some recent media speculation, I also want to confirm the $1.50 hot dog price is safe," reported CNN.
