Or they consider it a marketing channel for their memberships. Costco stores aren't exactly in convenient locations if you aren't already a member. And someone

Or they consider it a marketing channel for their memberships. Costco stores aren't exactly in convenient locations if you aren't already a member. And someone who would go to all that trouble for a cheap hot dog might as well hit up Ikea instead. For starters the Ikea food court has more than 3 things on the menu, as well as coffee and tea.