Aggregate cash proceeds received from a combination of transactions in which noncurrent assets are sold, which may include the sale of a business, an investment in an affiliate (including an equity method investee), property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Excludes sales of trading, available-for-sale, and held-to-maturity securities.

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Note 16. Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013	Sep. 26, 2012	Sep. 24, 2013
Lion Fund
Adjusted capital balance that was distributed to BH						$ 5,721
Consolidated
Proceeds from sale of Biglari Capital				1,700
Gain on sale of Biglari Capital Corp	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,597	$ 0