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Nothing caps off spending hundreds of dollars at Costco (when you only came for a few things) like a visit to its infamous food court for the or perhaps an inexpensive pizza to take home. Many shoppers likely wish they could get the Costco pizza without the pricey trip to the store, but that will probably never happen, and the rationale is sound. The main reason you won't be able to pick up the phone and order Costco pizza for delivery any time soon is that Costco makes more money when people come to the stores.

Costco might stock fewer items than its big box competitor Walmart, but each item that populates the shelves has been chosen for its desirability and quality. When people step foot in the brick-and-mortar stores, even if it's just for the food court, they are more likely to see something (or hear something like the ) they want and purchase it. While Costco makes 72% of its profits off membership fees, it won't say no to the extra revenue from impulse purchases (via ).



Costco pizza delivery would go against the company's no-frills policy Another huge reason why Costco won't be delivering its pizzas at any point in the foreseeable future is that doing so would clash with the no-frills policies that help the warehouse chain keep its prices so low. Costco is famous for its straightforward, basic packaging, unadorned shelves, minimal advertising, comparatively low number of products, and lack of digital technology integration. Costco saves money on its end by making its lo.

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