US-based pizza chain Little Caesars has signed two franchise development agreements to open 15 new locations in Boston and Chicago.

For the Boston market, the pizza chain has signed agreements with Pritpal Bains and Haranchal Bains, who will be responsible for opening five new locations by 2027.

The duo have been operating Little Caesars restaurants in California since 1999.

The pizza chain has signed agreements with Karim Khowaja and Sanjeev Khatau to open ten new Little Caesars locations in the Chicago market.

Karim Khowaja and Sanjeev Khatau will also acquire two existing Little Caesars locations in Chicago.

Little Caesars chief development officer Jeremy Vitaro said: “As our expansion gains momentum nationwide, we are eager to build upon our partnerships with experienced multi-unit operators like Pritpal and Haranchal while developing new relationships with industry veterans like Karim and Sanjeev.

“I'm confident in their enthusiasm for Little Caesars and their passion for their respective communities in Boston and Chicago. We look forward to supporting each group as they build their new restaurants.”

Little Caesars intends to expand its presence across major cities in the US and has recently committed to establishing 100 new locations in New York City and the Tri-State region.

Earlier this month, Little Caesars expanded its menu across its New York City locations with the addition of new Detroit-style Slices-N-Stix.

The new menu item has been unveiled by the brand ahead of the opening of a Little Caesars location in Queens.