Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is one of the leading global companies that offer an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the company 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 and France. It offers an extensive selection of merchandise, including more than 35 varieties of animals to be stuffed as well as a variety of other clothing and accessory items for the animals. Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. has partnerships with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and First Book.