The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration and management of restaurants according to the McDonald's system. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and provide guarantees for the obligations of affiliated companies.