Milo’s opening new location in Clanton, with peach pie

Milo’s opening new location in Clanton, with peach pie

Milo’s Hamburgers will open its newest location in Clanton on Thursday.

It’s the Alabama burger chain’s 24th location, located just off Interstate 65 at exit 205.

And given Clanton’s reputation as Alabama’s stop for peaches, Milo’s will debut a scratch-made peach pie unique to its Clanton menu.

Milo’s CEO Tom Dekle said the company tested the Clanton market with its popular “Burger Bus” over the last year.

“Our goal is to localize each store opening as much as possible and provide a ‘little something extra’ – whether giving back to the local community or customizing specific menu items,” Dekle said.

Earlier this year, Milo’s opened in Sylacauga. The chain also announced it plans to open a new downtown Birmingham location early next year. Milo’s will occupy a 3,200 square-foot-space at 20 Midtown on 20th Street South in the building across from Publix, with indoor and outdoor seating and a drive-thru.

For its grand opening week in Clanton, Milo’s will offer specials to the first 100 customers during its first three days of business. On Thursday, the first 100 customers will receive a bottle of Milo’s signature sauce and a coupon for a free cheeseburger. The first 100 customers on Friday will receive a Milo’s hat and a coupon for a free crispy chicken sandwich. The prizes Saturday are a Milo’s Tervis tumbler and a coupon for a free peach pie.

During Milo’s first week of business in Clanton, the burger chain will donate 20 percent of all kids’ meals to support Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, a Clanton-based nonprofit organization for child victims of abuse or neglect.