On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:57:12 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>On 2018-07-10 5:44 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 7/10/2018 3:25 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>>> According to what I just read, yes, they are.* Seems dumb to eliminate
>>> a customer favorite though.* People still want them individually after
>>> shopping.
>>
>> I heard talk of them eliminating the churro, people had a fit and
>> I guess the idea died because I still see them.* And once in a while
>> buy them.
>>
>> Maybe 3 times a year we'll have lunch at Costco before shopping.
>> We'll get a hot dog and soda and one other item and split it.* I
>> can't see missing anything on the menu that would upset me.* It's
>> just a convenience situation.
>
>It does seem to be popular with a lot of people but I have to wonder how
>they can make any money on the stuff at those prices. My wife was
>reluctant to shop at Costco but I finally got her to come in with me and
>get her card. She was a little hungry and thought the $1.50 hot dog
>sounded like it would fill the gap. She was puzzled when the girl
>handed here a cup. I pointed out that the $1.50 was a combo that
>included the soft drink.
>
>A friend and I make runs to Costco by motorcycle about once a month. It
>stops us from getting carried away. I usually get a case of pineapple
>juice and an assortment of cheeses or some coffee. We sometimes grab a
>hot dog special. You can't go wrong for that price.
>
>
Costco has clearly stated for years and years and years. They make no
money on the hot dogs and drink or the rotisserie chicken and a couple
of other things. They keep them for the customers.
Janet US