The creation and operation of public establishments, in particular the Burger King restaurant in Lugano, as well as the acquisition and exploitation of patents, especially in the field of gastronomy. The company may participate in other companies, acquire and sell acquired companies. The company may open and maintain branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, represent third parties, engage in activities and conclude agreements to promote the purpose of the company. The company may grant direct or indirect financing (i) to companies directly or indirectly controlled, (ii) to the company's shareholders and companies directly or indirectly controlled by such shareholders, as well as (iii) to the direct or indirect shareholders of the shareholders and companies directly or indirectly controlled by such shareholders and (iv) to other group companies, as well as (v) to third parties. The company may provide guarantees, sureties and collateral of any other type in favor of the aforementioned persons or companies, even if these guarantees, sureties or collateral of another type are granted without remuneration or compensation. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate.