Interim CEO Howard Schultz said during the Starbucks Q2 2022 earnings call that Starbucks will accelerate its new store growth, outfitting 90% of new stores with a drive-thru. The drive-thrus will incorporate new store designs and technology, including more handheld devices and equipment aimed at increasing efficiency, speed and profitability. Additionally, the company is investing $1 billion in its employees and technology this fiscal year to meet ongoing consumer demand across drive-thru, mobile order and pay — which makes up 70% of store volume — as well as delivery and in-store orders, Schultz said.