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Everybody can use a cup of coffee. It tastes even better when it's free! -Dave and Kim

Get your daily dose of caffeine for free this Friday Sept. 29 to celebrate National Coffee Day.

Starbucks has become known for drive-thrus and customized cold drinks, a change that was clear during my visit.

In its end of Q2 investors call, CEO Howard Schultz said the new money will bring total investments in employees and cafes to $1 billion this fiscal year alone but more than 250 of them are unionized since 2021.

SBUX earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2022.

Starbucks Corporation is investing $1 billion to increase pay for workers, modernize training and collaboration and elevate the customer experience. "The transformation will accelerate already record demand in our stores. But the investments will enable us to handle the increased…

Highlights from Starbucks $1 billion partner store investments and the story behind them

Employees who become Coffee Masters will have an opportunity to be selected for a trip to Starbucks' coffee farm in Hacienda Alsacia, Costa Rica. 

“Please wear the mask before entering the hall,” a security inspection robot named Andi reminds visitors while making its rounds outdoors. Meanwhile, a service robot named “Coffee Master” is brewing tea and coffee for visitors in the main hall. “Coffee is ready, please enjoy it now!” Once prepared, a delivery robot named “Lucki” will bring the freshly prepared drinks to visitors.

Every Friday, Perfect Daily Grind rounds up the top coffee industry news from the previous week. Here are this week’s stories.