2013 brought the sixth consecutive year that the fast casual segment has grown. According to a study by The NPD Group, fast casual held to an 8 percent increase in traffic compared to zero percent in the QSR segment. So what is fast food vs fast casual? My guest this week helps us figure it out.

In episode #043 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Sam Oches, Editor of QSR magazine. Sam started out as an Athens, Ohio townie and after graduating from Ohio University (Go Bobcats!) made his way to become the editor of a top restaurant industry magazine.

Sam is invested in the restaurant industry in every way, and has some great points on fast food vs fast casual and the healthier food movement.

You’ll also want to hear more about Sam's take on where the restaurant industry is headed.

Go ahead, turn up the speakers, click play and listening to episode #043 of the Social Restaurant Podcast!