The Paper Plus Group is a group of three brands in New Zealand. The group is a three brand co-operative franchise business model.[2]
Two of the stores, Paper Plus and Take Note, sell books, stationery, cards, magazines and giftware, while Office Spot focuses on home office and business supplies.
The group had its beginnings in 1983 when five independent stationery retailers formed a buying cooperative.[2] A common branding followed and developed into a franchise. New members bought a share in the group.
The original Office Spot store in Ashburton is the only one currently operating.[8]
Take Note
Take Note is a stationery and book store franchise selling a range of books, stationery, diaries, calendars and toys. The chain has five stores all located in New Zealand.[10]
The franchise began in 2001 through rebranding of Top Line and Paper World stores around New Zealand. In 2006, it had 72 stores; many offered New Zealand Post services at the time.[5]
Acquisitions
Books & More
Effective from September 1, 2005, Paper Plus (NZ) Ltd purchased the Books & More franchise chain for an undisclosed amount. This transaction increased the Paper Plus store count by 33 to 192 stores.[11]
