American Express American Express agreed to acquire European restaurant booking platform TheFork from Tripadvisor in a $700 million all-cash transaction expected to close before the end of the year American Express to buy Tripadvisor’s restaurant booking platform TheFork $700 2026 06 15.
Key Details of the Acquisition.
The Deal: An all-cash agreement where Amex purchases Paris-based TheFork, which operates in 11 European countries American Express Announces Proposed Acquisition of TheFork, a Leading European Restaurant Booking Platform, Amex digs deeper into restaurants by buying TheFork.
Strategic Value: It immediately expands the American Express global dining network to roughly 75,000 bookable venues American Express to buy Tripadvisor’s restaurant booking platform TheFork $700 2026 06 15.
Restaurant Operations: TheFork will remain under its existing leadership Amex Buys TheFork for $700 Million as Tripadvisor Shares Jump 14%.
Why Amex Bought TheFork
Deepening Dining Ties: Dining is one of the highest-engagement categories for Amex cardholders American Express to buy Tripadvisor’s restaurant booking platform TheFork $700 2026 06 15.
Expanding Global Footprint: The purchase heavily bolsters the company’s European and international business segments American Express Announces Proposed Acquisition of TheFork, a Leading European Restaurant Booking Platform.Building a Dining Ecosystem: TheFork joins American Express’ previous major digital dining acquisitions—Resy and Tock—positioning Amex as a direct competitor to other major tech and travel booking platforms American Express to buy Tripadvisor’s restaurant booking platform TheFork $700 2026 06 15, Amex digs deeper into restaurants by buying TheFork.Would you like to know more about how American Express’s dining acquisitions (like Resy) or credit card rewards programs affect booking experiences in your specific region?
