Social media is abuzz with rumors that Costco may switch to Coca-Cola products in its food courts in early 2025.
The news was first reported by the website Costco Insider in a December 17, 2024 post on its Instagram account.
“After more than a decade, Costco is switching back from Pepsi to… Cola products in their stores,” the post said. “The change will bring Coke, Coke Zero and Diet Coke, as well as Sprite instead of Starry.”
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Costco switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi products in 2013, according to Costco Insider’s report, “as a cost-cutting measure to maintain their famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.”
The Washington-based wholesale club hasn’t changed a thing price of the hot dog and soda combo since the 1980s, and in May 2024 the CFO assured customers 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)
Costco Insider editor Matt West told Fox News Digital on Friday that his publication learned the news from “multiple sources.”
“Personally, we are very excited about the change. As long-time Costco fans, we were very disappointed with the change 11 years ago,” said West, who lives in California.
West didn’t appear to be alone in his feelings.
He told Fox News Digital that his publication “conducted a survey of our followers, and 87% preferred it Coke over Pepsiso it sounds like the majority of Costco members feel the same way we do.”
Costco switched from Coca-Cola to Pepsi products in 2013 as part of a cost-cutting measure, according to the website Costco Insider. (iStock)
The switch to Coca-Cola “is expected to occur in early 2025,” according to Costco Insider.
“Cola has a much higher focus on the quality of the product coming out of the machine, including machine maintenance guidelines, syrup mix and more to ensure a consistently great experience for Costco customers,” the publication said in a post on 19 December about the rumors.
Many people shared their excitement on social media at the prospect of a Coke from a Costco food court.
“Diet Coke!! I used to always get it a drink at Costco, but haven’t bought one since they switched to Pepsi!” said one Instagram user in response to Costco Insider’s post.
“Thank goodness. 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 also excited about the rumor change.
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“THIS BETTER NOT BE A DECEMBERFOOL’S PRANK SO HELP ME GOD,” wrote Reddit user “msrubythoughts.”
“This makes my whole day. I always say the only downside to the food court is the Pepsi,” says user “joekd713.”
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“I won’t even take the cup if I get the hot dog! I’ll be super happy if they go to Coca-Cola,” replied user “Comfortable_Ad7922.”
Users of a Reddit page dedicated to Costco gossip were particularly supportive of 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 in this sub really upset by this news, lol,” wrote Reddit user “No-Pangolin-7571.”
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User “awbitf” replied ironically: “There might be dozens of us!”
Fox News Digital contacted Costco, Coca-Cola and Pepsi for comment.
