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Let’s Build Your Legacy

The Gold Standard of Franchise Marketing Since 1955

We don’t just build campaigns. We build legacies.

For over 70 years, afaKRAUSE has been the secret ingredient for the world’s most iconic brands.

From the very first  KFC  franchise in 1952 to the global powerhouse it is in 2026, we’ve been there - growing, evolving, and delivering results that stay
"finger lickin' good."

Advanced Analytics:

A dedicated team using Business Intelligence to provide in-depth sales analysis and actionable steps. 

Local Store Merchandising:

We create high-impact marketing and POP materials, tailored to meet your needs and budget, with full-service support from concept to delivery.

Custom Print & Mail: 

We design, print, and deliver millions of pieces annually, using massive buying power to maximize your ROI.

Digital & Social:

Multi-layered campaigns that deliver local impact through targeted research and strategic buying.

Media Strategy:

Leveraging decades of vendor relationships to negotiate the best products and services for your budget.

Hyper-Local Specialization:

National Power. Hyper-Local Heart.

We specialize in the “National to Local” shift.

While others look at maps, we look at neighborhoods.

Our hyper-local focus ensures that your brand doesn't just exist - it belongs.

Full-Service Solutions: Driven by Results

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"The afaKRAUSE Way"

Service That Goes Above, Beyond, and Then Some.

At the heart of it, we are a full-service agency devoted to taking care of our clients. Many of our partners have been with us since their very first day in business. Why? Because we treat your margins like our own.

Our Philosophy:

"Good enough" never is. We are a customer-service-first agency.

Obsessive Attention: We treat your business like our own. Our senior leadership is involved in every account, ensuring you get the expertise you deserve.

Loyalty is Our North Star: Many of our clients have been with us since their very first day in business. We earn that loyalty every day by going the extra mile—whether that’s a midnight strategy shift or a last-minute media buy.

Relationships Over Transactions: We don’t just send invoices; we build partnerships. Your success is the only metric that matters to us.

Broadcast & Television

Driving Customer Traffic Through Scalable Broadcast Media

"afaKRAUSE plays a key role in developing campaigns designed to drive awareness and generate restaurant traffic. Their team handles everything from television copywriting and spot execution to strategic media buying and placement. They are an experienced, reliable partner for broadcast creative and copywriting services."

-Roger Sparks

President, New Mexico KFC Co-op

Digital & Streaming

Maximizing Digital ROI Across Cohesive Multi-Channel Campaigns

"afaKRAUSE ran a multi-channel digital campaign for us across CTV, Spotify, and paid social, pulling everything together into one cohesive strategy. They were hands-on and proactive— constantly monitoring performance, making data-driven adjustments, and bringing new ideas to the table. They clearly know what they’re doing when it comes to digital media.”

-Christopher J. Basinger

Vice President, Northwest Restaurants Inc.

Branding & Positioning

Differentiating Modern Brands to Attract Higher-Quality Leads

"Since rolling out our new brand developed by afaKRAUSE, we have seen an improvement in the quality of initial inquiries, with more calls and emails from people who clearly understand our services. They differentiated our firm in a market where branding often feels indistinguishable."

-Andrew Fox

Managing Attorney, Fox Law Utah

Local Execution & Service

Simplifying Local Marketing Through Effortless Partnership

"afaKRAUSE is our go-to expert for all local marketing needs. Beyond their creativity, their high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and thorough follow-through make our business relationship completely effortless and pleasant."

-Jeremy Dimick

V.P. of Operations, Harman Management