# Costco will open a new store in North Visalia in the San Joaquin Valley on May 21.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Costco will open a new North Visalia, California store on May 21, replacing its Fresno location.
- A Costco standalone gas station, the first ever, will open in Mission Viejo later this year.
- CEO Ron Vachris stated Costco will open 30 or more warehouses annually for the next five to ten years.
- Costco's $1.50 hot dog combo now allows customers to choose water instead of soda.

**Companies:** Costco
**Countries:** United States, Mexico, Canada, Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand

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