operation of restaurants as well as creation, development, implementation, operation, promotion and marketing of business concepts in the field of gastronomy, as well as all activities and services related to the gastronomy and hotel industry. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire interests in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell and manage real estate, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and third parties.