Nation's Restaurant News

Robin Lee Allen

Executive Editor

Nation's Restaurant News

Email robinlee.allen@penton.com

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

The game changers: Customer data

Mining mountains of consumer info helps chains target guests more effectively.

A better year ahead?

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen's insights on the Jan. 23, 2012, issue of NRN.

A better year ahead?

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Jan. 9, 2012, issue of NRN.

Time to reflect

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Dec. 19, 2011, issue of NRN.

Something for everyone

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen's insights on the Dec. 5, 2011, issue of NRN.

Restaurant executive compensation on the rise

NRN and HVS Executive Search take a look at compensation for top-level positions

Changing times and tastes

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Nov. 21, 2011, issue of NRN.

Face-to-face connections

Executive editor Robin Lee Allen's insights on the Oct. 24, 2011, issue

Herman Cain revisited

Like him or leave him, he's still saving the frog

Advancement advice

Nearly 250 foodservice industry professionals gathered recently in Las Vegas to learn and network during the Women's Foodservice Forum's Executive Summit. 

Health concerns

NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen shares insights from the Oct. 10 issue

Nancy Kruse: State of the plate

Food trucks, comfort, authenticity drive menu innovation

Words of wisdom from MUFSO 2011

Words of advice from executives and speakers at NRN's annual conference

Taking control

NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen shares insights from the Sept. 26 issue

7 steps to minimize food safety liability

At this week's Food Safety Symposium in Denver, well known attorney Bill Marler outlined the best ways foodservice firms can reduce liability when it come to issues surrounding food safety, from arming employees with proper information, to working with vendors and suppliers throughout the supply chain.

The invitation-only event is produced by Nation's Restaurant News and sponsored by Ecolab.