FIVE Guys will open its doors for business in Bournemouth on Friday May 26.

The eagerly-anticipated opening of the popular burger chain is certain to attract the crowds over the Bank Holiday weekend and beyond.

It is the latest new restaurant in the BH2 development to announce its opening date with most units now open to customers.

The branch will create 40 jobs and will have 81 seats inside and and 12 outside.

UK Chief Executive John Eckbert said: "We are really excited to bring Five Guys to Bournemouth. With over 250,000 possible burger combinations, and over 1,000 possible ways to customise a milkshake we hope they keep coming back for more.

"Bournemouth is a lovely holiday spot for people all across the UK so we are looking forward to Five Guys becoming a hot-spot for local residents and tourists to relax with good food."