Alabama-Based Wings Chain Expands to Millbrook

Baumhower's Victory Grille to open 11th location in the state this summer.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:22am

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Baumhower's Victory Grille, an Alabama-based sports bar chain known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings, has announced plans to open its 11th location in the state this summer in the city of Millbrook.

Why it matters

The expansion of Baumhower's, a local favorite with multiple awards, into Millbrook reflects the continued growth of the casual dining and sports bar industry in Alabama, particularly in smaller cities and suburbs outside the major metro areas.

The details

Baumhower's Victory Grille was founded in 1981 by former University of Alabama football player Bob Baumhower. The chain is best known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings and sports bar atmosphere. The new Millbrook location will be the 11th Baumhower's in the state.

  • Baumhower's Victory Grille announced the new Millbrook location on Facebook in April 2026.
  • The Millbrook location is slated to open in the summer of 2026.

The players

Baumhower's Victory Grille

An Alabama-based sports bar chain known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings, founded in 1981 by former University of Alabama football player Bob Baumhower.

Bob Baumhower

The founder of Baumhower's Victory Grille and a former University of Alabama football player.

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The takeaway

The expansion of Baumhower's into Millbrook demonstrates the continued popularity of casual dining sports bar concepts, especially those with strong local ties, as they continue to grow across smaller cities and suburbs in Alabama.