Costco could switch to Coca-Cola in its food courts in 2025
Rumors are circulating on social media that Costco could switch to Coca-Cola products in its food courts in early 2025.
The news was first reported by website Costco Insider in a December 17, 2024 post on their Instagram account.
“After more than a decade, Costco is switching back from Pepsi Cola products in their stores,” the post reads. “The change will bring Coke, Coke Zero and Diet Coke, as well as Sprite in place of Starry.”
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According to Costco Insider’s post, Costco switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi products in 2013, “as a cost-saving measure to maintain the famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.”
The Washington-based wholesale club hasn’t changed that Price of the hot dog and soda combo since the 1980s, and in May 2024 its CFO assured customers that the price was “safe,” FOX Business reported at the time.
Costco may switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola in its food court. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Matt West, editor of Costco Insider, told Fox News Digital on Friday that his publication received the news from “multiple sources.”
“Personally, we are very happy about the change. As we have always been Costco fans, we were very disappointed with the change 11 years ago,” said West, who is based in California.
West didn’t seem to be alone in his opinion.
He told Fox News Digital that his release “went through a survey of our followers and 87% agreed.” Cola instead of PepsiSo it sounds like the majority of Costco members feel the same way we do.”
According to the website Costco Insider, Costco switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi products in 2013 due to cost savings. (iStock)
The switch to Coca-Cola “is expected to occur in early 2025,” Costco told Insider.
“Cola is placing a much greater focus on the quality of the product that comes out of the machine, including guidelines on machine maintenance, syrup mixing and more, to ensure a consistently great experience for Costco customers,” it said in a Dec. 19 post in the publication the rumors.
Many people took to social media to share their excitement at the prospect of a Fountain Coke from a Costco food court.
“Diet Coke!! I always used to drink a drink at Costco but haven’t bought one since they switched to Pepsi!,” one Instagram user said in response to Costco Insider’s post.
“Thank God. Sorry Pepsi but Coke products taste better,” another commented.
“Sorry, Pepsi, but Coke products taste better.”
Most users of a Reddit page dedicated to Costco gossip were similarly enthusiastic about the rumored change.
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“This better not be a joke in December so help me God,” wrote Reddit user “msrubythoughts.”
“It’s fun for me all day long. I always say the only downside to the food court is the Pepsi,” said user “joekd713.”
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“I don’t even take the cup when I get the hot dog! I would be super happy if they went to Coca-Cola,” replied user “Comfortable_Ad7922.”
Users on a Reddit page dedicated to Costco gossip overwhelmingly supported the rumored switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. (iStock)
However, at least one Reddit user seemed saddened by the rumors.
“I think I’m the only one on this sub who’s really upset about this news lol,” wrote Reddit user “No-Pangolin-7571.”
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User “awbitf” replied with a wink: “There are maybe dozens of us!”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Costco, Coca-Cola and Pepsi for comment.
