A new treat could be coming to Costco food courts in Texas — and the mega-retailer’s announcement has people wondering: Is Costco trying to compete with a popular fast food chain?
According to Costco Buys, an Instagram account that monitors deals at the bulk warehouse, Costco introduced a double chocolate mint sundae to its food court lineup — and it’s very similar to the Shamrock Shake at McDonald’s.
“Mint ice cream layered with cookie crumbles and rich chocolate sauce, all stacked up in that clear cup so you can see every swirl,” the account captioned a post about the new sundae. “The mint and chocolate combo is tasty, refreshing, and extra chocolatey in the best way.”
According to Costco Buys, the double chocolate mint sundae comes in the same size cup as Costco’s other frozen treats. It’s 790 calories per serving and costs $2.99.
For customers who don’t want the chocolate or cookie crumbles, they can order a cup of mint ice cream for $1.99.
The new dessert began appearing in warehouses around Feb. 16, according to reports from food publications and social media accounts that track new Costco products.
Its launch coincides with the seasonal return of mint-flavored treats in fast-food and retail, such as McDonald’s bringing back the Shamrock Shake on February 17.
It’s not yet clear whether the dessert is available nationwide, but it has been spotted at Costco locations in Las Vegas and San Francisco. No word yet on whether the shake has been featured at any Texas locations.
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