The Real Reason Costco's Hot Dog Meal Is So Cheap

If you're a Costco member who hits up the food court every now and again, there's a good chance you have the cost of the retailer's hot dog combo memorized. Since the mid-1980s, $1.50 has been the price of a hot dog and a 20-ounce fountain drink at Costco. Quite simply, it's a deal that can't be beat.