The operation of restaurants, catering, the import and trade of foodstuffs in general and of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The company may grant franchises or licenses for its brands and conclude the related contracts. The company may establish branches and affiliated companies in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out any business in direct or indirect relation to the company's purpose. The company may provide financing for its own account and for third-party accounts and may issue guarantees and sureties to affiliated companies or third parties.