Is Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog Deal At Risk After CFO’s Retirement?

Did Costco’s legendary $1.50 hot dog and soda combo price point just take a major hit? Richard Galanti, the CFO who’s been defending that iconic price tag since 1984, has officially retired. And now, fans are sweating over the future of their budget-friendly bite.

Galanti was Costco’s Wall Street whisperer and the ultimate gatekeeper of the hot dog deal. But with Gary Millerchip, former Kroger CFO known for raising prices to boost profits, stepping in, loyal customers are on edge. Will the beloved $1.50 combo survive this regime change? Only time—and Costco’s bottom line—will tell.

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