The company's purpose is the operation of restaurants, conference rooms, and hotels, as well as commercial enterprises in the field of gastronomy. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, engage in any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial transactions, as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.