Bold opening: Costco is expanding again, adding six new warehouses this March and April—and that means more people will soon enjoy the chain’s iconic $1.50 hot dogs and rotisserie chickens. But here’s where it gets interesting: the openings span three U.S. states plus a Canadian province, signaling ongoing growth for the warehouse club.
Here’s the full picture, with the key details kept intact. Costco — originally founded as Price Club in 1976 and converted into the Costco model after moving from a small business format to a larger warehouse concept as the industry surged — opened its first warehouse in Seattle in 1983. In its latest earnings report from early February, Costco disclosed a total of 924 warehouses worldwide, including 634 in the United States and Puerto Rico, plus locations in Mexico and Japan.
Where will new Costcos be located?
Costco’s official “Coming Soon” page confirms six locations with March and April opening windows:
- Liberty Hill, Texas (opening March 11)
- Forney, Texas (opening March 12)
- St. George, Utah (opening March 13)
- North Visalia, California (date TBD)
- New Braunfels, Texas (date TBD)
- Winnipeg, Manitoba (date TBD)
These forthcoming stores follow a busy 2025, during which Costco debuted new locations in places like The Villages, Florida; Richland, Washington; and North Guadalajara, Mexico.
Why this matters
Costco’s expansion illustrates a continued push to broaden access to its wholesale model across diverse markets, including border regions. For members and potential shoppers, more locations often mean shorter drives and greater opportunities to stock up on value-priced staples, including the beloved $1.50 hot dogs and rotisserie chickens that have become synonymous with the brand.
Controversy and conversation prompts
Some observers question whether rapid expansion could impact store capacity, member experience, or price stability. Do more locations dilute the Costco experience, or does increased footprint actually strengthen member savings through scale? What trade-offs do you foresee for local communities when a new Costco arrives? Share your thoughts in the comments.
