Costco makes major change to food court – and fans want it in ALL stores | The Sun
COSCTO has made a major change to its food court and now fans want to see it rolled out across all of its stores.
At the warehouse chain, shoppers with a membership can score bargains on certain products by buying in bulk.
But Costco also boasts its own American cafeteria style eatery, where it sells everything from pizza to hot dogs.
And now it introducing new touchscreen, self-checkouts to its food courts.
Customers order through the screen and then collect their food from the counter once it's ready.
Similar ordering systems are set up in fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King.
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Posting in the Costco Wholesale UK Facebook group, one shopper said: "Costco Reading food court is back open with the full menu.
"New touchscreens for ordering and fast service."
Other Costco fans were quick to comment, with one writing: "So much quicker.
"Managed to queue, order and pick-up my order within three minutes. Massive step forward."
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While another wrote: "Hope they bring this to Sheffield. Always huge queues."
And a third added: "Need this at the Coventry branch! I avoid the food court because the queue is always ridiculous."
Costco currently has 29 stores across the UK including in Leeds, Derby and Croydon.
The Sun has asked the retailer how many of its food courts already have touchscreens in their food courts and if it will be rolling them out across more stores.
It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that Costco is eyeing up 14 locations with hopes to open new stores there "as soon as possible".
You can find your nearest Costco by putting your postcode or closest town into its Store Finder tool on its website.
But keep in mind, to shop at Costco you must be a member.
The cost ranges from £15 to £74.40 depending on the perks you want or if you want to exclusively shop online.
What is Costco and how does it work?
Costco is a chain retail store that sells items in bulk. It also sells items under its own brand, Kirkland.
But not just anyone can shop at Costco – you need to be a member.
To be eligible for membership, you need to have – or be retired from – a certain type of job.
This includes public sector workers such as NHS staff, police officers, teachers, and local government workers, as well as those working in banking and finance.
A full list of accepted jobs and qualifications can be found on the Costco website.
Costco membership starts from £15 a year for online shopping only, rising to £33.60 a year for individual members who want access to the warehouses.
There are also trade memberships for businesses starting at £26.40 a year.
Each membership includes a free membership card for spouses and partners who live together.
The retailer offers a range of other services for members, from discounted fuel and tyre installation to mortgage services and pet insurance.
This week, we revealed Costco has abruptly discontinued its photo printing service online and in all of its stores.
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The service allowed customers to create personalised cards, invitations, banners, calendars and posters, as well as print photos for as little as 5p.
Earlier this year, we also reported Costco had launched its first digital membership card, meaning shoppers will now be able to go to stores and swipe their phone instead of carrying a physical card.
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