OpenTable issued a preliminary prospectus for a $40 million IPO (initial public offering) on January 30, 2009. OpenTable offers a free online restaurant-reservation service for consumers at OpenTable.com, and offers restaurants an online reservation booking system. OpenTable CEO Jeff Jordan was previously a top executive at eBay, heading its North …

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