Costco's hot dog and soda combo has cost $1.50 since 1985.

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Costco's hot dog and soda combo has cost $1.50 since 1985.

Costco introduced its U.S. hot dog and soda combination for $1.50 in 1985 and retained that price for decades. The documented price history does not establish its profit or guarantee its future price.

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