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Costco Business Centre vs a regular Costco: what is different and who should shop where
Canada has 9 Costco Business Centres and 104 regular warehouses. The Business Centre opens at 7 a.m., stocks restaurant and office supplies and delivers to businesses; any member can shop at either.
By Cost Check Editorial · Last reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min read
A Costco Business Centre is a warehouse built for restaurants, offices and small retailers: it opens at 7 a.m., stocks foodservice and office supplies in larger formats, and delivers to businesses. Canada has 9 of them against 104 regular Costco warehouses, and any valid membership gets you into either. If you buy for a business, the Business Centre is worth the trip; for a household, the regular warehouse is the better fit.
What is the difference between a Business Centre and a regular Costco?
| Business Centre | Regular Costco | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Restaurants, offices, convenience stores | Households |
| Locations in Canada | 9 | 104 |
| Opens | 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday | Varies by warehouse |
| Typical departments | Restaurant supplies, business products, office furniture, business delivery | Groceries, electronics, pharmacy, optical, tires |
| Membership | Any valid Costco membership | Any valid Costco membership |
Departments vary by location: check each centre in our warehouse directory.
Can anyone shop at a Costco Business Centre?
Any member can. Costco's Business Centre pages ask for a valid Costco membership, not a Business membership specifically. Our Business Centre guide lists all 9 locations with addresses.
Should your business get a Business membership?
If you buy for a business, usually yes. It costs $65 a year, the same as Gold Star, and you can add up to 6 affiliate cards at $65 each for staff. Executive Business is $130 and adds the 2% reward; see whether Executive pays off.
Which card should a business use at Costco?
The CIBC Costco Business Mastercard has no annual fee and pays 3% at restaurants and Costco gas, 2% at Costco.ca and Costcobusinesscentre.ca and on business services such as shipping, and 1% in the warehouse. New cardholders get $100 after spending $3,000 in the first 120 days.
Does a Business Centre deliver?
Yes. Business Centres list business delivery, and you can order online at Costcobusinesscentre.ca. For household delivery options, see our delivery page.
Which Business Centres have a gas station?
Three list one: West Edmonton, East Gwillimbury and Anjou. The other six don't list a gas station on their Costco.ca pages.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Costco Business Centres are in Canada?
- 9: five in Ontario, three in Quebec and one in Alberta, against 104 regular warehouses.
- Do you need a Business membership to shop at a Costco Business Centre?
- No. Any valid Costco membership works; a Business membership costs $65 a year.
- What time do Costco Business Centres open?
- 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday; they close at 7 p.m.
- How many affiliate cards can a Costco Business member add?
- Up to 6, at $65 each.
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