THE STORY OF COVELLI ENTERPRISES: BUILDING BY ADHERING TO A CORE PHILOSOPHY OF DOING WHAT’S RIGHT After climbing the “Golden Arches,” Covelli Enterprises adheres to a core philosophy: Treat employees and customers with respect and dignity; give back. The décor is different and so are the menus. But the underlying philosophy and the operating practices of all restaurants that are part of Covelli Enterprises are the same today as they were in 1959 when the late Albert Covelli opened the first McDonald’s Restaurant in Warren, Ohio