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Why Costco Still Sells A $1.50 Hot Dog And What Founders Can Learn From Loss Leaders

Forbes · October 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Why Costco Still Sells A $1.50 Hot Dog And What Founders Can Learn From Loss Leaders

Costco's $1.50 hot dog hasn't changed since 1985.

Here's why this loss leader works, and three lessons founders can use in their own business.

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