Costco May Soon Require Membership for Food Court Purchases, Sparking Debate

Costco may soon require a membership to purchase food court items, based on signs spotted at some locations
This potential policy change has existed for years but hasn't been enforced due to layouts of some Costco stores
Some Costco members welcome the change to reduce lines and crowds, others lament losing an affordable meal option
The $1.50 hot dog and drink combo has long drawn hungry non-members into Costcos
Costco management has previously said it plans to keep the hot dog meal at that famously low price, possibly forever