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Warehouse Food Court Launch

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-07-19 · Importance 25 · Surprise 42

Costco introduced a $6.99 chicken strip meal containing five breaded chicken breast strips and dipping sauce. The launch has generated mixed shopper reactions, with some customers praising the portion size and value while others criticized the meal as salty, dry, or heavily breaded. The item is being discussed against Costco’s established $1.50 hot dog combo, highlighting the food court’s role in member value perception.

Key facts

• Costco said it is nationally rolling out chicken strips and adding a Kirkland Signature water option to its $1.50 hot dog combo, and the new CEO reaffirmed the hot dog combo price will remain unchanged at $1.50. source