Costco is cracking down on non-members eating at its wallet-friendly food courts.
The wholesale store has become known for its cheap eats as much as for allowing everyday consumers to buy in bulk, with the $1.50 hot dog combo and cheap pizza slices, or whole pies, becoming favorites.
According to social media reports, diners will be required to show their membership cards when making food court purchases starting early next month.
“Effective April 8, 2024, an active Costco membership card will be required to purchase items from our food court. You can join today. Please see our membership counter for details,” one sign, seen at a store in Orlando, Fla., reads.
Richard Galanti, the club’s chief financial officer, told Axios in March the policy change is aimed at locations with outdoor food courts. Customers already have to show their card to enter the store, and thus access indoor food courts.