2018 International Pizza Expo

Aaron Allen

Industry Analyst and Consultant


A third-generation restaurateur, Aaron Allen cut his teeth in operations as a unit manager and by age 20 was overseeing a $4 million Caribbean-themed restaurant that served more than 1,800 covers per day. He moved on to marketing positions in the industry before founding his own consulting firm in 2001. Aaron Allen & Associates has since then represented more than 10,000 restaurants across six continents, with major clients including The Cheesecake Factory, TGIFriday’s, BJ’s and many others. Aaron is a go-to resource for major national media seeking insight on consumer dining trends.

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