The company's purpose is to acquire and operate gastronomic enterprises and to manage and operate restaurants. The company is authorized to conduct all business directly or indirectly related to or promoting the company's purpose. The company may establish, acquire, hold, manage and sell branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, manage and sell patents and licenses. Furthermore, it may acquire, mortgage, manage and sell real estate.