When do the new churros become available at local warehouses?

The twisted churros begin rolling out to all U.S. locations in September 2026, with exact launch dates varying by warehouse over the following weeks.

How much did Costco's previous churros cost before discontinuation?

Costco's previous churros were priced at $1.49 each when they were discontinued in 2024.

Costco Brings Back Twisted Churros to U.S. Food Courts for Limited Time

Costco's twisted churros are officially returning to all U.S. food court locations, as confirmed by Costco Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Gary Millerchip during an earnings call. The move brings back a popular food court item that was originally discontinued in 2024, when the former churros cost $1.49 each.

When do the twisted churros arrive in warehouses?

Starting in September 2026, the twisted churros are rolling out across all U.S. locations over the coming weeks as exact launch dates vary, according to The Palm Beach Post and Yahoo Finance (TheStreet). Costco officially confirmed the return on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, via an Instagram post stating, “The Churro is BACK in U.S. food courts for a limited time! Look out for it at your local warehouse over the coming weeks as exact launch dates vary.” Prior to the confirmation, USA TODAY reported on a Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, teaser video posted to Instagram featuring a beeped-out returning item.

How did customers react to the announcement?

Customer reactions on social media were mixed, with some celebrating the return while others questioned the style of the pastry. The Palm Beach Post highlighted responses ranging from excitement, such as one user writing “Dreams do come true,” to demands for permanence with “Remove that limited time sign. We need this forever.” Other users expressed nostalgia for older menu items, with one writing, “We meant the old school straight churros, not these twisted imposters,” and another asking, “BUT WHY THE TWISTIES NOT NOT THE REGULAR OGS.”

What is the role of the food court in Costco's business?

The food court serves as a critical component of Costco's value proposition, utilizing famously low-priced meals to drive membership loyalty rather than high merchandise markups, according to Yahoo Finance (TheStreet). This strategy is anchored by the $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo, which also allows members to swap fountain soda for bottled Kirkland Signature water at the same price point, as reported by USA TODAY and Yahoo Finance (TheStreet).

Other recent menu updates preceding the churro rollout include a new chicken tenders menu option priced at $6.99 for five strips with a dipping sauce, alongside the Vanilla Cookie Crunch Sundae, according to USA TODAY and The Palm Beach Post. Meanwhile, Yahoo Finance (TheStreet) reported that Costco recorded $93.87 billion in fourth-quarter net sales alongside a 9.4% comparable sales rise.