Costco Changes Its Food Court’s Golden Rule

Costco's in-store food court has always been a major draw for its customers, drawing in countless people looking for cheap eats and, in Costco shopping tradition, walking out of the wholesaler with way more than they originally planned to buy.

Last year, the retailer's food court switched from Pepsi-Cola to Coca-Cola drinks — a somewhat minor change, depending on your soda preferences. A bigger change starting in early 2026, however, is a greater threat to those looking for a cheap slice of pizza...