In Switzerland and abroad, the creation, development and operation, on its own account or through franchises, of all restaurants, public establishments and businesses, as well as the acquisition of interests in all companies, except for companies holding residential real estate in Switzerland. The company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions (except for transactions prohibited by the LFAIE), in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.