A Costco Business Center is a type of warehouse store that is designed to cater to businesses, although it is open to all Costco members. It offers unique deals and products that are especially helpful for businesses, such as office supplies, restaurant goods, and bulk food and drinks. Here are some key differences between a Costco Business Center and a regular Costco warehouse:
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Products: Costco Business Centers carry inventory that is helpful for small businesses, such as office supplies, restaurant goods, and bulk food and drinks. They do not offer many wholesale products, including jewelry, books, clothes, and personal electronics.
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Delivery: Some Business Centers deliver to commercial addresses.
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Pricing: The pricing at a Costco Business Center is a bit different from a regular Costco warehouse. Business Centers offer low/extra bulk pricing, while regular warehouses offer low/bulk pricing.
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Locations: Business Centers are less common than regular Costco warehouses, and they are concentrated in 12 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
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Food Court: While regular Costco warehouses have a food court, not all Business Centers do.
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Gas Stations: Not all Business Centers have gas stations.
In addition to the above, Costco Business Centers offer services that are not available at regular Costco warehouses, such as customized printing, wholesale pricing, and delivery options. Business Centers are a great opportunity for small business owners to save money and time by purchasing everything they need in one place, from fresh foods to takeout containers.