(NEWSnet) — Wholesale store Costco is taking action to ensure that only paying customers get to enjoy its popular $1.50 hot dog and soda combo deal available at its food courts.

In a new sign that was spotted at a Costco in Orlando, Florida, and shared on Reddit, the company warns customers that the change will be effective on April 8, 2024. 

The food courts are home to Costco’s $1.50 hot dog-soda combo, pizza and chicken bake, all of which are very popular among customers.

Previously, Costco staffers were only strict at checking membership cards when people entered their stores, meaning only members dine at indoor food courts.

The move is the latest effort to ensure Costco members maintain their elite status.

In January, Costco started rolling out new technology that requires members to scan their cards at some store entrances in an effort to crack down on membership sharing and non-member walk-ins.

Costco offers two different memberships, its Goldstar Member one is $60 a year, and its Executive Member one is $120 a year, which includes additional benefits.

Follow NEWSnet on Facebook and X platform to get our headlines in your social feeds.

Copyright 2024 NEWSnet. All rights reserved.