American Express Agrees To Acquire TheFork June 15, 2026
On June 15, 2026, American Express announced an agreement to acquire TheFork. The deal had not closed when this article was published.
What Was Announced
- American Express agreed to buy TheFork from Tripadvisor for $700 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments; this is a proposed deal, not a completed one.
- Closing was expected before the end of 2026, subject to consultation of employee representatives and regulatory approvals; as of 13 October 2026 we found no announcement that the deal has closed.
- Combined with Resy and Tock, American Express expects a dining network of about 75,000 bookable venues; TheFork keeps its leadership team.
Key Facts
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- Acquisition
- Announced
- June 15, 2026
- Amount
- $700M
- Companies
- American Express, TheFork
The Companies Involved
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American Express
Payments and card company (NYSE: AXP) that has built a dining network through Resy, Tock and, if the deal closes, TheFork.
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Reservation software
TheFork
European online restaurant reservation and restaurant management platform (originally lafourchette, also eltenedor), working with more than 50,000 restaurants in 11 European countries; based in Paris.
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