TWO Dorset branches of Prezzo and Chimichanga will close, it has been announced.

Prezzo is undergoing a restructure and has announced 94 stores that will shut, including all of its Chimichanga restaurants.

Blandford’s branch of Prezzo in East Street will close its doors along with Bournemouth’s branch of Chimichanga in Westover Road.

The Prezzo restaurants in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Wimborne will remain open along with branches in Lymington, Lyndhurst and Ringwood.

Prezzo say that they will 'do everything possible' to move staff to other sites rather than implement job losses, with no redundancy figure currently confirmed.

A statement from the company said: "Prezzo will be better places to implement the changes required to refresh the Prezzo brand and to counter the economic challenges currently affecting the casual dining sector.

"The proposal allows Prezzo to rationalise its estate and to reduce the cost of its leased restaurants."