Build-A-Bear Reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,769 total reviews)

Sharon John

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Build-A-Bear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,769 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Build-A-Bear employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
4 Jan 2026

BABW

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not much positive aspects they did close down in sg

Cons

Vert short staffed and management poor

5.0
29 Oct 2022

Great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome bear builders Fun parties Kids and great family Flexi schedule and hours

Cons

Poor management when resolving conflict

4.0
25 Oct 2022

Fun enviroment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun to work at as a PT.

Cons

Managment of store products could be better

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