Children love stuffed animals - they have a steadfast place in the toy business that has existed with the Teddy Bear for over 100 years.  At the Teddy Bear Connection, they get more than just another stuffed animal.
The Teddy Bear Connection is a pacesetter in the dramatic trend changing the face of children's interactive retail.   The Teddy Bear Connection, offers an established track record and an excellent opportunity for growth.
Our stores combine several key ingredients in a perfect recipe for family fun.  A fully interactive experience, full motion stuffing machines, professional store logos and design, bright colors that are kid friendly, large selection and a built in party area unique among national chains.

Our adventure begins with a huge selection of plush from the best manufacturers in the business.  We pride ourselves in only carrying the highest quality plush and accessories.  A selection of over 100 outfits, shirts, pants, shoes and accessories compliment our plush choices.

 
While creating their new friend, our guests are entertained by an interactive stuffing machine and colorful surroundings.  Through a hard-working Teddy Bear and computerized birth certificate station, the process comes alive and brings each guest a connection to their new friend that lasts.

We design our stores with clothes and accessories for kids of all ages.  A large and varied selection of items brings excitement and adds value to each purchase, bringing the family together as they pick, name and dress their new stuffed friend. 

Our open but separate party area gives guests a place to bring their large group party and keeps them in the store the whole time, something not offered by the largest national chain.

Our stores are designed to maximize sales with an experience that takes each guest past all
of our items and accessories.

"We Stuff 'Em, You Love "Em" - That's the theme - and it's backed up by a great product, a fully interactive experience, variety and fun for all ages.
Thus, the Teddy Bear Connection is more than a place to buy a stuffed animal.  It is an exciting family experience.
Families come back time and again to see new animals, create new friends and to enjoy a wonderful experience with those they love for an amazingly affordable price.

There are no Franchise fees or long-term royalties to pay.  We offer flexibility not found elsewhere in the stuff your-own-bear business.  You make your Teddy Bear Connection a reflection of you!  There are no wacky stipulations that leave you stuck with a limited selection or cookie cutter design that can be found with some other companies.
 
We help you incorporate our proven design for long-term success.  Training on all aspects of your new store is available as well.    We offer a true alternative to high-priced franchises, giving the advantages of a national brand with the flexibility of a store that's truly yours. 
 
Not sure about going it alone? We have a partner program that may be more what you're looking for.  Contact us for more information and to get started into the freedom of owning a small business.

For more information contact us today! 

*Each Teddy Bear Connection location is independently owned and operated.  Trade name and licensing are provided through J2Z, LLC, an Iowa Corporation.  J2Z, LLC owns the trademark rights and allows licensing of the name Teddy Bear Connection as well as use of logo, service mark, store design, special wholesale pricing and more.  An individual stores' license agreement will give specific rights to that store owner pertaining to their use of the trademark as well as trade area.  Certain licensee stores may have the right as part of an agreement to also license an area.  Corporate owned stores exist, or will soon, in Iowa, Florida and Texas.  All other stores are licensee locations which have full ownership of their businesses.  We continue to join together many of the small stores in the create-your-own bear business under a common philosophy of high quality design, products and services.  Due to the locally owned nature of our stores, prices and selection will vary at each location and gift certificates are only good at the location they are purchased. 
Please e-mail us with questions.