The operation of public establishments in the catering industry, such as bakeries, pastry shops, tea rooms, cafes or restaurants. It may also operate beauty salons and aesthetic care for dogs and cats, as well as offer the trade of all products intended for pets. In general, the company may carry out all financial or commercial operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, operate, manage and sell real estate and intellectual property rights, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Operations concerning buildings in Switzerland are limited to buildings with exclusively commercial use, in compliance with the LFAIE. Furthermore, the company may grant loans or any other form of financing directly or indirectly to companies of the same group, as well as provide guarantees of any kind, for the direct or indirect benefit of companies of the same group, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges or securities of all kinds, whether in the interest of shareholders or other companies of the group or whether gratuitous.