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Warehouse Food Court Product Transition
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-09-19 · Importance 13 · Surprise 24 · In source text
Costco is bringing back its twisted churro to U.S. food courts on a limited-time basis after removing it from the menu for several years. The item returns at its original $1.49 price, responding to customer requests for its comeback. Some shoppers reportedly preferred the older straight version and objected to the limited-time availability.
Key facts
- Costco has announced the limited-time return of its twisted churro to U.S. food courts. source
- The twisted churro returned at its original price of $1.49. source
- Fans had been requesting the twisted churro's comeback for two years. source
- The announcement of the twisted churro's return followed a cryptic social media tease from the company. source
- Some customers expressed disappointment that the twisted churro return was only for a limited time or that it wasn't the older, classic straight version. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | Costco has announced the limited-time return of its twisted churro to U.S. food courts. |