Costco has started enforcing membership at its food courts

Starting April 8th, Costco is making some changes at its food courts, and it's causing quite a stir. Now, if you want to chow down on their famous $1.50 hotdog meal, you'll need to prove that you're a Costco member.

This move has some folks feeling torn. On one hand, loyal Costco members have been enjoying these tasty deals for years, and they're not thrilled about having to show their membership card just to grab a quick bite. Especially when prices are going up everywhere, saving a few bucks at the food court is a big deal for many people.

But Costco isn't backing down. To get your hands on that cheap hotdog combo or any other food items, you'll need to have a basic Costco membership, which costs $60 a year. When you go to order, you'll need to scan your membership card at the kiosk or the order window. And if you're not a member yet, there's a sign reminding you to head over to the membership counter to sign up.

It seems like Costco is really cracking down on this rule. And it's not just about the hotdogs—Costco sells a whopping 200 million hot dog and soda combos every year for $1.50. That's like 550,000 combos every single day and almost 4 million every week! So, it's no wonder they're serious about making sure only members get to enjoy those tasty treats at the food court.

Love it or hate it, it looks like Costco's membership requirement is here to stay. So, if you want to keep enjoying those cheap eats, you better make sure your Costco membership is up to date!