build-a-bear workshop, inc., is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive retail-entertainment experience. we take pride in helping our guests mark special occasions, start new friendships, and create their own unique adventures. since 1997, millions of people have found their own meaning in one of our bears. build-a-bear currently operates more than 400 build-a-bear workshop® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the united states, puerto rico, canada, the united kingdom, ireland, denmark and franchise stores in europe, asia, australia, africa, the middle east, and mexico. build-a-bear empowers kids of all ages to express themselves and discover new furry friends in an exciting and fun environment. for the seventh consecutive year, we have been named to the fortune 100 best companies to work for® list.