16. Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Jul. 04, 2012

Notes to Financial Statements

16. Related Party Transactions

Note 16. Related Party Transactions

Mr. Biglari, along with his affiliates, and certain directors of the Company make investments in the Lion Fund (other than the amounts invested by the Company), which are not subject to special profits, interest allocations, or incentive allocations. However, Mr. Biglari does not pay an incentive allocation fee as a limited partner in the Lion Fund. As of July 4, 2012 and September 28, 2011, the total fair value of these investments was approximately $2,576 and $1,997, respectively.