Our Mission
At
Build-A-Bear Workshop®,
our mission is to bring the Teddy Bear to life. An American icon, the Teddy
Bear brings to mind warm thoughts about our childhood, about friendship, about
trust and comfort, and also about love. Build-A-Bear Workshop embodies those
thoughts in how we run our business everyday.
Our Founder
With a track record that combines keen intuition and business savvy, Maxine
Clark has distinguished herself in the retailing industry.
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Our Mascot
Bearemy®, our huggable mascot, was born on August
21st, 1998 in St. Louis, Missouri. When he came to us we knew he was a beary
special friend, so how would we find the pawfect name?
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Franchising Information
Build-A-Bear Workshop® is expanding internationally!
Our strategy is to grant an exclusive franchise per country (outside United
States, Canada, and Puerto Rico).
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Partners
Build-A-Bear Workshop® is proud to partner with many
wonderful organizations like World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and First Book®
along with other programs that help fight illness, promote literacy and much
more!
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Our Process
Making a new furry friend at
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
is a unique and fun experience! More...
Awards
Build-A-Bear Workshop®!
has been recognized and honored with many awards.
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In the news
All the Buzz that's Brought to Bear®. Read the
numerous articles that have been written about us.
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Books about us
Build-A-Bear Workshop®!
is setting a new standard! Check out books that have been written about us!
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Guest Testimonials
Read what our guests are saying about their experience at
Build-A-Bear Workshop®!
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