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Costco Announces Limited-Time Return of Twisted Churros to U.S. Food Courts
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Core Event: Twisted Churro Return Confirmed
Costco posted an Instagram confirmation on September 18 that the twisted churro will return to U.S. food courts for a limited time. The retailer said the item will appear “over the coming weeks” with launch dates varying by location.
Background & Context
The twisted churro was introduced in Costco food courts in 2021, replacing the original straight churro that had been sold since the early 1990s for 99 cents. The twisted version cost $1.49 and was discontinued in 2024, later replaced by a Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie. In April 2024 Costco offered a limited-time Caramel Churro Sundae as a temporary cinnamon-sugar alternative.
Data & Statistics
- Reported price for the returning churro: $1.49 (Costco post).
- Original straight churro price before 2021: 99 cents.
- Twisted churro price at discontinuation: $1.49.
- New chicken-tender basket introduced earlier in the year sells for $6.99 per basket (Costco announcement).
Official Statements & Responses
Verbatim Quotes
- “Getting rid of the churros in the first place was a horrible mistake.” — Reddit. Another
Timeline
- Mid-September 2024 – Costco posted a teaser video on Instagram that bleeped out the name of a mystery food-court item.
- September 18, 2024 – Confirmation posted that the twisted churro will return for a limited time.
- Following weeks (late September–October 2024) – Gradual rollout begins at individual warehouses.
What’s Next
Costco has indicated that the churro will be available “over the coming weeks,” but exact dates differ by store. No further announcements about the duration of the limited-time offering have been made.