The business was started in 2007 by Larry Andreini, Chip Foose (of TLC Overhaulin'), and Maxine Clark (of Build-A-Bear Workshop).

[citation needed] In late 2009, Ridemakerz began closing most of its stores.

By early 2022, Ridemakerz has opened a total of 5 stores, Myrtle Beach SC, Branson MO, Pigeon Forge TN, Mall of America MN, and Anaheim CA.

It was founded in 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Rancho Santa Margarita, California in 2009.

The company holds licenses to make the character of disney cars and cars 2 included Lighting Mcqueen, Mater, Sally, Franscesco Bernoulli, Finn Mcmissile, etc.