The company's purpose is to engage in any activity in the field of operating public establishments, such as bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels, as well as all activities in the food industry in general and catering in particular. In general, the company may also carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and that promote its development, including the acquisition of participations in other companies. It may create branches in Switzerland and abroad or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all permitted mobile, real estate (not prohibited by the LFAIE) and financial transactions and conclude any contract directly or indirectly related to the corporate purpose or likely to contribute to its development. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.