An independent pizza chain has announced plans to open 10 new shops by the end of the year, including one in Hemel Hempstead.

Boss Pizza is expanding to meet the growing demand for its fresh dough pizzas, that according them them, are up to "40 per cent bigger and 50 per cent more affordable than their competitors".

The CEO of Boss Pizza, Ajmal Mushtaq, said: “The response to our brand of pizzas has been incredible.”

The recent opening of its new headquarters in Hamilton will enable the business to expand the head office team and accelerate the growth of Boss Pizza nationwide.

The new headquarters along with the new locations will allow Boss Pizza to create new jobs across several areas.

Boss Pizza plans to open shops in:

· Aberdeen

· Coatbridge

· Cumbernauld

· Glasgow

· Huddersfield

· Hemel Hempstead

· London (Shepherds Bush)

· Luton

· Oldham

· Wolverhampton