The United States is the most competitive reservation-software market in the world and the most expensive one to get wrong. OpenTable still owns the largest diner network in North America, but in 2026 its per-cover fees (up to $1.50 per seated network guest, plus a new 2% service fee on transactions) mean a busy restaurant can pay more in fees than in subscription. That's why thousands of US operators are re-running the math on flat-fee platforms like Resy, Tock and Eat App and why "what does it actually cost per cover?" is now the first question, not the last.
