I still donโt get people raving about a $1.50 hotdog at a grocery store chain that requires a subscription to get in. Their business model is making you think youโre saving money, not actually saving you money.
The costco down the street from me has their food court outside and does not need the membership to purchase from. You also donโt need a membership to get gas (though you donโt get the discount which is the only real reason to use a costco gas station and wait half an hour to fill up because of how packed it is).