Pet Supplies Plus announced a partnership with Franchise America Finance that will make $15 million available to qualified franchise candidates.

Franchise America Finance will work with qualified Pet Supplies Plus franchise candidates, as well as current franchise owners who are pursuing expansion, to offer a comprehensive solution for financing through a franchise lending program created specifically for the pet supply retailer.

Pet Supplies Plus will utilize this initiative to accelerate growth in Atlanta, Raleigh, Tampa, Minneapolis and St. Louis, while also introducing Denver, Houston, Nashville and Memphis to its friendly neighborhood pet store feel.

Investments range from $300,000 to $885,000 for a small store to $400,000 to $1.1 million for a larger location.

“We are honored to work with the well-respected team at Franchise America Finance as we continue to grow the Pet Supplies Plus franchise into new territories and expand our presence in current markets. The partnership with FAF will help qualified candidates accelerate the ownership process to get their stores open quicker,” said Alex Roberts, vice president of Franchising.

Pet Supplies Plus opened a total of 10 franchise and 20 corporate stores in 2014, while inking deals with 17 new franchisees for continued momentum throughout 2015. The chain is on pace to open a total of 25 franchise stores over the next year.