Robin Lee Allen

Executive Editor
Nation's Restaurant News

During her tenure with NRN, Robin Lee Allen has held several positions and has written or spearheaded several award-winning stories and projects. She received her bachelor’s degree cum laude from Cornell University and her master’s from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She also has worked for Gannett and NBC. After hours, she enjoys hanging out with her family and eating out at every opportunity.

Articles by Robin Lee Allen
Editor's Letter: Breaking new ground
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the May 14, 2012, issue of NRN.
KSU's Molt wins 2012 IFMA Gold Plate
Molt was selected from among the nine 2012 Silver Plate winners
Consumer satisfaction behind C-store foodservice growth
NRA Show attendees learn c-store foodservice plans and why consumers are embracing the segment
First day impressions from the NRA Show floor
Lots of attendees, educational sessions, hot dogs and bacon samples
Editor's Letter: Making connections
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the April 30, 2012, issue of NRN.
Driving forces behind restaurant sales 
Analysts say higher fuel prices don’t always put the brakes on consumption.
Editor's Letter: Waves of change
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the April 16, 2012, issue of Nation's Restaurant News.
Skinner: A tough act to follow at McDonald's 
McDonald’s new CEO Thompson expected to build on predecessor's success.
Editor's Letter: Selling service
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the April 2, 2012, issue of NRN.
Editor's Letter: Nourishing business
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the March 19, 2012, issue of Nation's Restaurant News.
Our week with Marilyn
North Dakota restaurant critic's Olive Garden Review goes viral
Regulation nation 
Pending OSHA mandate could add to operators’ burden.
Editor's Letter: Driving forward
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the March 5, 2012, issue of NRN.
Hungering for more
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Feb. 20, 2012, issue of NRN.
Building confidence
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen's insights on the Feb. 6, 2012, issue of NRN.
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