Costco adds bottled water option to $1.50 hot dog combo
Costco has modified its $1.50 hot dog combo for the first time in over 40 years by allowing customers to choose bottled water instead of fountain soda as the beverage. The price remains unchanged at $1.50, maintaining the founder's commitment to keep the deal affordable. CEO Ron Vachris has reaffirmed that the price will not increase.
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Daily Wire frames this as a positive upgrade against shrinkflation trends; NY Post emphasizes controversy; The Hill reports the change neutrally.
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“Costco adding new option to $1.50 hot dog combo”
“Costco Adjusts Its Legendary $1.50 Hot Dog Deal For The First Time In Decades”
“Costco makes controversial change to its $1.50 hot dog combo — for the first time in 40 years of business”
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