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As Costco expands, plans include 19 new U.S. locations and 10 international ones in 2025. Notably, the chain is also implementing stricter membership regulations, requiring photo IDs for entry and disallowing shared memberships, which could affect many customers who partake in sharing memberships among groups. The rising membership fees, alongside these new access restrictions, suggest a more exclusive approach to Costco’s business model moving forward.