Custom stuffed animal retailer Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. told an investors conference Tuesday its acquisitions and integration of United Kingdom-based Bear Factory Ltd. and franchisee Amsbra Ltd. are continuing as planned.
The company, which completed the acquisitions in April, will take over 29 Bear Factory stores and 11 Amsbra stores. One Bear Factory store is located in Ireland while the rest are in the United Kingdom. It will close about four of the stores.
Build-A-Bear finished the conversion of its fifth store on Monday at Grosvenor Centre in Chester, England, chairman and chief executive Maxine Clark said. All store conversions are expected to occur in time for this year’s holiday season.
The company expects to rebrand and convert about 25 Bear Factory stores, according to president and chief operating officer Barry Erdos.
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Build-A-Bear Acquisitions on Track
June 14, 2006 by Mark | 4 Comments
In Franchising in USA and/or Canada, News
Carlo Finotello on October 4th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
I would like to know what do i have to do, and if it is possible, to open a Build a Bear franchise in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. How Much do i have to invest in such a business ?
Thank you for the information.
Khalid Mateen on January 14th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
We are a renowned & respected Company of Saudi Arabia involve in various businesses including, Diamond jewellery & watches manufacturing & retail, imports, trading and franchises of crystals, Glassware, gourmet —–etc. Our company is currently experiencing 55+ years of consecutive growth in the country.
We believe this franchise will be a great hit if presented in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & other gulf countries. We therefore, are very much interested in representing this franchise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and would like to know who do we have to contact and how?
Best Regards
John Hotta on January 28th, 2009 at 4:35 am
Hello: I am not associated with Build a Bear but I do have a company that does the same thing but we are mobile. We do private parties, corporate events and school fundraisers. This is the way to go if you are going to have a business doing this. The overhead is minimal and the demand is great. If you want more info please email me and I can help you with the start up. It is very minimal and you can make lots of money. Thanks!
John
María teresa on April 21st, 2009 at 9:30 pm
A build a bear in méxico would be a great success