Costco members beg chain to bring back cult classic hot dog after huge controversial food court switch
Fans of COSTCO are pleading with the store to reinstate a well-liked food court hot dog that was taken off the menu in 2018.
Calls for the Polish hot dog’s return follow Costco’s announcement earlier this month of a contentious food court shift.
Costco plans to replace its Pepsi machines with Coca-Cola goods, a decision that has sparked a lot of anger among members.
Before switching to Pepsi in 2013, the warehouse club served Coke in its food court for decades.
Many Costco customers begged for the same fate as its Polish hot dogs, which were eliminated in US food courts seven years ago, when the fizzy drink made a reappearance.
One admirer posted on Reddit about the soda exchange, saying, “Oh but the Polish hot dogs won’t come back.”
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In “The true tragedy,” another user wrote.
“The only reason why I checked the comments for this post was to ctrl+F search’Polish’ to see if there’s any news,” remarked a third person.
The popular Polish frank was cooked with beef, pork, and a mixture of spices, which set it apart from a typical Costco all-beef hot dog.
At the time of its discontinuance, Costco declared, “We have decided to offer only the all-beef Hot Dog in order to simplify our menu and make room for healthier options.” The company claimed that sales data showed that customers preferred the classic hot dog.
A Change.org petition to reinstate the menu item was started by a number of people who disapproved of the retailer’s decision, and it has since gathered over 9,000 signatures.
Costco members in Canada can still get the popular Polish hot dogs, but lovers in the US are out of luck.
BEVERAGE BATTLE
The recent switch of drink brands is only one of the numerous adjustments Costco has made to its food court over the years.
Since 2013, the firm has included Pepsi in its famous $1.50 hot dog combo at all of its warehouses; however, this may soon change.
At a shareholders meeting on Thursday, Costco CEO Ron Vachris said that rival Coca-Cola will start replacing the drinks this summer.
Fans of Pepsi and Coke have been debating the upcoming transition on social media.
According to several customers, Costco’s decision was “about time” and Pepsi was “gross.”
Costco’s Soda Switchup
Reddit users have reported that some Costco stores have switched to Coca-Cola goods as a test, with the following alternatives being offered by the machines:
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Coke Zero
- Cherry Coke
- Sprite
- Fuse Fanta
- Barq s Root Beer
Another fan said, “It looks like the return of Coke to Costco food courts is definitely going to be a hit.”
However, Pepsi’s planned departure from the Costco food court disappointed a number of patrons.
Pepsi is so much better, ugh. One person exclaimed, “This is a shame.”
“They ought to continue drinking Pepsi,” a second person replied.
Costco customers have voiced their displeasure with a number of changes, including the food court modification.
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One member complained that the removal of all payment methods was a “incredibly difficult” part of membership.
Another said Costco “made a major mistake” when it formally eliminated a well-liked section in every store.