Build-a-Bear Statistics and Facts for 2024

Last Updated on: December 13th, 2024



Here are a few of the most interesting Build-a-Bear statistics and facts I was able to dig up including store count, revenue totals and employee counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.



Build-a-Bear Facts

Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Build-a-Bear.

  • Website: Official Website
  • Year Founded: 1997
  • Headquarters: Overland, MO
  • Founder(s): Joseph Fink
  • Current Chief Executive: Sharon Price John

Build-a-Bear Statistics store count and Facts 2024

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., founded in 1997 by Maxine Clark, is a global retail company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It specializes in offering interactive, personalized experiences where customers, known as “Guests,” can create their own stuffed animals. The process involves selecting an unstuffed animal “skin,” participating in its stuffing, and customizing it with various clothing, accessories, and even recorded messages, resulting in a unique, personalized plush toy.

Over the years, Build-A-Bear has expanded its presence significantly, operating approximately 400 stores worldwide, including company-owned locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as franchise stores across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, and the Middle East.

This extensive network has established the company as a leader in experiential retail, appealing to both children and adults seeking personalized gifts and memorable experiences.

In recent years, Build-A-Bear has diversified its offerings through partnerships with popular brands like Pokémon and Disney, introducing licensed characters and themed accessories to its product line. The company has also ventured into digital realms, launching a streaming radio station and collaborating with Warner Music Group to create a music label.

Additionally, Build-A-Bear has entered the entertainment industry by producing feature films and holiday movies, further enhancing its brand presence.

Build-a-Bear Store Count

Number of Build-a-Bear stores:

400 stores (2023)


Build-a-Bear Employee Count

Nothing just yet. Be sure to check back soon as we update all company stats if/when they are released publicly.


Build-a-Bear Revenue Totals

Nothing just yet. Be sure to check back soon as we update all company stats if/when they are released publicly.


Additional Build-a-Bear Statistics

Number of Build-a-Bears created all time:

200 million bears (2022)


Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others. A few of these Build-a-Bear statistics come from their own reports, but some are based on news reports and not official company tallies. No information contained on DMR should be relied upon to make investment decisions. Basically, this is the best I can find and I don’t guarantee anything to be 100%.


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