The company's purpose is to operate and manage bakeries and pastry shops as well as cafes and restaurants; in particular, the production and sale of baked goods and pastries as well as the trade in food and beverages. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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, and acquire, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds.