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The Cheapest Costco Food Court Item Isn't A Hot Dog

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The Cheapest Costco Food Court Item Isn't A Hot Dog

Costco's food court might offer some of the cheapest menu items out there -- but the one that saves you the most money isn't actually the $1.50 hot dog combo.

By Katie Moore

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