The purpose of the company is to operate restaurants and trade in prepared meals, food and beverages. The company may, by decision of the board of directors, establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, found, operate, acquire or participate in similar or related businesses; similarly, it may acquire and grant representations, agencies, franchises and licenses. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the company, including the purchase and sale of real estate within the framework of the statutory provisions.