By Jeff Maggs7/10/2023

Brunner Welcomes Church’s Texas Chicken  

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We are captivated by boundless possibilities as we combine forces and create engaging integrated marketing campaigns with Church’s Texas Chicken®, the latest company to join our client roster. We’re excited to share that earlier this year, Church’s® named Brunner its new Agency of Record.  

Church’s is one of the world’s largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains and is renowned for its hand-battered, fried chicken and Honey-Butter Biscuits™ — so delicious! And to top it off, they have been serving communities for more than 70 years. With a long-standing brand seeking strategic marketing expertise, Brunner became the perfect pairing with decades of knowledge in the restaurant realm and quick food service industry.  

In the coming months, we are eager to serve up enticing integrated marketing solutions for Church’s. This collaboration will help elevate the brand and strengthen its community connections to drive strategic growth. With our experience in strategic planning, creative development, social media marketing, digital marketing, and analytics, we have honed our skills and developed a deep understanding of the ever-evolving landscape. Our talented team of professionals is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, continuously learning, and adapting to emerging trends to provide Church’s with innovative solutions that will continuously drive success. 

“We are excited to join forces with Brunner as we embrace a future as bold as our flavor,” said Natalia Franco, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Church’s Texas Chicken®. “Their proven expertise in the marketing landscape and deep understanding of our industry will undoubtedly help us amplify our brand and engage with our loyal customers in new strategic and meaningful ways.” 

With Brunner as its AOR, Church’s aims to continue to build on its legacy of providing delicious food and memorable dining experiences by implementing innovative marketing strategies that connect with customers on both an emotional and culinary level. We’re excited to see where this partnership goes as we hit the ground running in 2023.  


Jeff Maggs, Managing Partner at Brunner, is an accomplished marketing and integrated communications executive with nearly 40 years of experience. He excels in leadership, marketing strategy, integrated marketing, advertising, business operations, and people development. Recognized globally for creative excellence, Jeff has won multiple EFFIEs, National ADDYs, and Cannes Lions awards. He has a proven track record of driving business results for renowned brands in various sectors. An active community leader, Jeff serves on nonprofit boards and industry associations, while being a member of both the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Midtown Alliance.