This innovative idea allows children and adults alike to go through an interactive process where they can create whichever teddy bear they want with all different colors, clothes, and accessories.Īlongside donations made annually worth millions of dollars which have gone towards charities such as Make A Wish Foundation or Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the Build-a-Bear experience is fun and creative while also creating jobs for a lot of people. The company has been ranked as one of Fortune’s 100 best companies for many years in a row and was even selected by Forbes as one of America’s most promising small businesses at one point. Last Updated on Ap| Written by CPA Alec Powįirst Published on | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popivkerįounded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is the largest chain of stores that allow customers to personalize their own stuffed animals.