American Express Acquires Tock and Rooam to Enhance Luxury Dining and Payment Services
The $400 million purchase of Tock and undisclosed acquisition of Rooam aim to bolster AmEx's high-end offerings and cater to younger consumers.
- AmEx bought Tock from Squarespace for $400 million, enhancing its restaurant reservation capabilities.
- The company also acquired Rooam, a mobile payment platform, to streamline dining payments.
- Tock serves about 7,000 venues and focuses on premium dining experiences.
- These acquisitions build on AmEx's strategy to attract Gen Z and millennial customers through exclusive dining and travel perks.
- Resy, another AmEx acquisition, has significantly expanded its restaurant network since its purchase in 2019.