Costco implements new rules: Food court access restrictions may be coming soon

FRESNO, Calif. (KMPH) — Costco is cracking down on who can go into the food court, at least that's what one Reddit user says.

A photo from the Reddit user at a Costco in Orlando, Florida shows a sign that says people without an active Costco membership won't be allowed to buy items from the food court.

The rule has always been in place but analysts say it was never really enforced.

The sign in Orlando says the membership card rule officially becomes effective on April 8.

Costco memberships brought in nearly $4.6 billion during the 2023 fiscal year.

Gold Star memberships at Costco are $60 a year. That's the same price set back in 2017.