American Express has completed its acquisition of TheFork, Tripadvisor's European restaurant reservation platform, for US$700m in cash, Tripadvisor disclosed in a filing reporting the sale as consummated on 1 November 2026.
Why American Express Company is buying TheFork (from Tripadvisor, Inc.)
American Express said the purchase extends its dining offer for card members in Europe, taking its bookable network across Resy, Tock and TheFork to more than 75,000 venues. For Tripadvisor, the disposal of TheFork, founded in 2007 as La Fourchette, narrows its business towards its experiences marketplace.
Deal terms and financing
Under the equity purchase agreement signed on 2 August 2026, American Express Travel Related Services Company acquired the entities comprising TheFork for US$700m, subject to adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. Tripadvisor will provide transitional services for 12 months. TheFork's management team remains in place.
Market context
AFP reported that TheFork confirmed the change of ownership on 6 November. Tripadvisor classified the sale as a significant disposition.
