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Social media is abuzz with rumors that Costco may switch to Coca-Cola products in its restaurants as early as 2025.
The news was first reported by the website Costco Insider in a post dated December 17, 2024 on their Instagram account.
“After more than a decade, Costco is switching from Pepsi to Coke products in their stores,” the post said. “The change will bring Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero and Diet Coke, as well as Sprite in place of Starry.”
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Costco switched from Coca-Cola products to Pepsi products in 2013, according to a Costco Insider post, “as a cost-saving measure to maintain their famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.”
The Washington-based wholesale club did not change the price of a hot dog and soda combo since the 1980s, and in May 2024, its CFO assured customers that its pricing was “safe,” FOX Business reported at the time.
Costco may be switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola in its restaurant. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
Matt West, editor of Costco Insider, told Fox News Digital on Friday that his publication had heard the news from “multiple sources.”
“Personally, we’re very excited about the change. Being lifelong fans of Costco, we were very disappointed with the change 11 years ago,” said West, who lives in California.
It seemed that West was not alone in his feelings.
He told Fox News Digital that his publication “did a poll of our followers and 87% favored Coke instead of Pepsiso it sounds like most Costco members feel the same way we do.”
Costco switched from Coke to Pepsi products in 2013 as part of cost savings, according to the Costco Insider website. (iStock)
The switch to Coca-Cola “is expected to happen in early 2025,” Costco Insider said.
“Coke has a much greater 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,” according to a Dec. 19 publication about the rumor.
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Many people shared their excitement on social media at the prospect of a Coca-Cola fountain from Costco restaurants.
“Diet Coke!! I always got it drink at Costco, but I haven’t bought it since they switched to Pepsi!” one Instagram user said in response to a Costco Insider post.
“Thank heavens. Sorry, Pepsi, but Coke products taste better,” commented another.
“Sorry, Pepsi, but Coca-Cola products taste better.”
Most users of the Costco gossip site Reddit were equally excited about the rumored change.
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“THIS BETTER NOT BE A DECEMBER 1ST JOKE SO HELP MY GOD,” Reddit user “msrubythoughts” wrote.
“This makes my whole day. I always say the only downside to the restaurant is the Pepsi,” said user “joekd713.”
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“I don’t even take a cup when I get a hot dog! I’ll be super happy if they go to Coca-Cola,” user “Comfortable_Ad7922” replied.
Users of a Reddit page devoted to Costco gossip were mostly sympathetic to the rumors of a switch from Pepsi to Coke. (iStock)
At least one Reddit user seems to have been saddened by the rumours.
“I think I’m the only one in this sub genuinely upset by this news, lol,” Reddit user “No-Pangolin-7571” wrote.
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User “awbitf” replied cheekily, “There are maybe dozens of us!”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Costco, Coca-Cola and Pepsi for comment.
