Note 12. Borrowings (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 25, 2013	Dec. 18, 2013 Steak n Shake
Outstanding debt credit facility	$ 120,250	$ 107,250

Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 19, 22

-Article 5

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