Costco Thrives Under CEO Jelinek's Leadership with More Warehouses, Low Prices on Rotisserie Chicken and Hot Dogs

Revenue growth and more warehouses opened under Jelinek's leadership as CEO. The company now has 861 warehouses globally.

Costco removed then brought back self-checkout lanes in stores during Jelinek's tenure.

A new $450 million poultry complex was opened in 2019 to help keep rotisserie chicken prices low.

Membership fees increased from $55 to $60 in 2017, the first hike since 2011.

Some food court items like the chicken bake saw price increases, but the $1.50 Costco hotdog price has remained unchanged since 1985.