Who owns TheFork?
TheFork is owned by Tripadvisor (the United States, NASDAQ: TRIP), which has owned the brand since 22 May 2014.[1] TheFork was founded in 2007 in Paris and was independent until 2014.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Tripadvisor, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2007–2014)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Needham, Massachusetts
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Founded
- 2007
- Category
- Internet & digital › Digital services › Productivity & developer tools
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: TRIP
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About TheFork
TheFork handles restaurant reservations across France, Spain, Italy and several other European markets, where it holds the position OpenTable holds in the United States. Tripadvisor acquired it in 2014. It was founded in Paris as LaFourchette and renamed for international markets, and it charges restaurants per booking while offering diners discounts at quiet times to fill tables.
Ownership timeline of TheFork
- 2014 – present Tripadvisor [1] verified
Where TheFork sits in Tripadvisor
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of TheFork?
The parent company of TheFork is Tripadvisor, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is TheFork French or American?
TheFork originated in France in 2007, but it is owned today by Tripadvisor, which is headquartered in the United States. So TheFork is a French-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Tripadvisor owned TheFork?
Tripadvisor has owned TheFork since 22 May 2014.
Who owned TheFork before Tripadvisor?
TheFork was an independent company from its founding in 2007 in Paris until Tripadvisor acquired it in 2014.
Is TheFork still owned by Tripadvisor?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, TheFork is still owned by Tripadvisor. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Tripadvisor, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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