David Mendez, President of WB Law Coffee Co, shares his strategy for leading a global team through challenges of the past year and the importance of mentorship with The National Society of Leadership and success.

WB Law Coffee, a 111-year-old Newark roaster, acquired Hackettstown’s Classic Gourmet Coffee, expanding its customer base amid COVID-19 challenges.

During the COVID-19 crisis, Law Coffee owner David W. Mendez relied on long-standing safety planning and critical support from TD Bank to stabilize operations, protect employees, and preserve a 100+ year family business legacy.

Choosing the right coffee equipment is critical when opening a café, restaurant, banquet hall, or fast-casual concept. This guide explains how factors like volume, temperature, menu size, water quality, and service style impact coffee quality and customer satisfaction. By matching the right brewers to your operation—whether serving hundreds at once or managing daily waves of customers—you can avoid costly mistakes, maintain consistency, and build a successful, scalable coffee program backed by expert support and service.

A new look coming soon to retailers! We have overhauled our branding, giving the trace-ability for our coffees and a modern cafe design. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

WB Law Coffee announces the promotion of David W. Mendez to President in its 109th year of business. A fourth-generation leader and longtime Sales Director, David brings deep industry experience, strong academic credentials, and a continued focus on growing the company’s coffee, cold brew, and equipment programs.