Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 60,680	$ 62,683
Due from affiliates	1,438	657
Other receivables	3	78
Restricted cash	36,943	0
Total current assets	99,064	63,418
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost	250	250
Less accumulated depreciation	243	238
Net property, plant, and equipment	7	12
Investment in National Beef Packing Company, LLC	170,622	165,401
Restricted cash	0	36,943
Other assets	339	1,664
Total assets	270,032	267,438
Liabilities and Capital Shares and Equities
Accounts payable - trade	31	42
Due to affiliates	11	446
Accrued compensation and benefits	2,633	4,654
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	60	197
Patronage notices payable in cash	90	115
Distributions Payable	223	172
Total current liabilities	3,048	5,626
Long-term liabilities:
Accrued compensation and benefits	6,173	7,266
Total liabilities	9,221	12,892
Capital shares and equities:
Members' capital, 735,385 Class A units and 755,385 Class B units authorized, issued and outstanding	260,811	254,546
Total liabilities and capital shares and equities	$ 270,032	$ 267,438