The company's purpose is to operate take-away stands, inns, restaurants, hotels, food and beverage establishments and other businesses in the food and beverage sector, as well as to manage and advise businesses in trade, gastronomy and hospitality. Additionally, it aims to trade in vehicles. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, manage or broker properties, real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also import and export goods of all kinds and engage in all commercial, financial and other activities related to the company's purpose. It may also 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. The company may acquire and exploit patents, licenses or other industrial property rights.