OpenTable is owned by Booking Holdings (the United States, NASDAQ: BKNG), which acquired the brand on 24 July 2014 for $2.6 billion.[1][2] OpenTable was founded in 1998 in San Francisco, California and was independent until 2014.
OpenTable handles restaurant reservations and was founded in 1998, building its position by supplying restaurants with the booking terminals that fed its network. Priceline acquired it in 2014 for about $2.6 billion, an unusual purchase for a company otherwise focused on travel.
Priceline acquired OpenTable for $103 per share, about $2.6 billion, moving into restaurant reservations. It was an unusual purchase for a travel group, and the company later wrote down a substantial part of its value.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of OpenTable?
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The parent company of OpenTable is Booking Holdings, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is OpenTable American?
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Yes. OpenTable originated in the United States in 1998 and its owner, Booking Holdings, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Booking Holdings buy OpenTable?
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Booking Holdings completed its acquisition of OpenTable on 24 July 2014, after announcing the deal on 13 June 2014. The deal was valued at $2.6 billion (enterprise value).
Who owned OpenTable before Booking Holdings?
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OpenTable was an independent company from its founding in 1998 in San Francisco, California until Booking Holdings acquired it in 2014.
Is OpenTable still owned by Booking Holdings?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, OpenTable is still owned by Booking Holdings. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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