Hungry locals line up around the block to get a slice of the action as pizza chain opens new Walsall store

Pizza lovers in Walsall came out in force for the opening of the latest branch of renowned independent pizza chain Boss Pizza.

The launch of the store which is located on Pleck Road took place on February 15 and saw hungry locals line up round the block to take advantage of a special offer by the chain.

To mark the occasion, Boss Pizza was offering two 12-inch pizzas for just £2 each from 1pm to 5pm, with more than 500 pizzas sold as part of the opening offer.

This store is set to create 15 new jobs in the local area.

Boss Pizza said it was established with a vision of producing bigger, better quality pizzas while meeting the growing consumer demand and the brand has since begun to expand with stores opening nationwide.

A spokesperson from the HLN Group, franchise partner of the Walsall store said: “We’re blown away by the response from the local community in Walsall

"This proves that we were right in our assessment of Walsall being a prime location for our first store and the locals are keen for an alternative to the established pizza brands.”

Ajmal Mushtaq, CEO of Boss Pizza said: “I’m incredibly proud of the team at the Walsall store for how they handled such incredible demand on opening day.

"We’re excited to be part of Walsall and can’t wait to serve our new customers for years to come."