Community

Our Business Philosophy is to Give Back

Reflecting on the incredible success the Company has had over 45 years in restaurant operations, Larry Cimmarusti notes, “It is very important to give back to our community.” The brothers remember fondly their roots in Simi Valley, where they opened one of their first Burger King restaurants, and were key contributors to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The Cimmarustis helped cater the opening ceremony event for the Library, serving meals to the five U.S. Presidents in attendance. The names of Lawrence and Ralph Cimmarusti appear proudly engraved in one of the more prominent locations at the library.

Today, the brothers remain active in aiding and supporting law enforcement. Many of their family members were LAPD officers and the brothers have continued a tradition of commitment by donating approximately one million dollars to the families of police officers killed in the line of duty. The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, as well as the Gil Garcetti's Rescue Youth Program, also enjoy their support.

Honoring Their Roots

The brothers remembered their roots in Simi Valley, CA and were key contributors to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. At its opening, the company helped cater the event, serving meals to the five U.S. presidents in attendance. Their names proudly appear in the facility, engraved in one of the more prominent locations in the library.

Assisting Law Enforcement

Today, the brothers remain active in aiding law enforcement, and they have continued that tradition by donating approximately one million dollars to the families of police officers killed in the line of duty. The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, as well as Gil Garcetti's Rescue Youth Program, also enjoys their generous support.

Contributions to Educational Institutions

Larry and Ralph have been significant contributors to many other causes in Southern California, one of which is quality education. The brothers have contributed their time and resources to support this, donating one million dollars to Glendale Community College for the construction of a new science center on campus.

Additional Charitable Works

Other noteworthy causes the brothers supported include the Glendale Memorial Hospital. They also helped needy Catholic parishes in the Southern California area, such as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. These are selected examples among the many institutions where the brothers sponsor community involvement activities.