Note 21. Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013
Consolidated
Identifiable Assets	$ 1,314,791	$ 1,174,732	$ 988,543
Corporate And Other
Identifiable Assets	114,178	122,652	183,247
Restaurant Operations - SteakNShake
Identifiable Assets	422,784	416,051	389,273
Western
Identifiable Assets	19,241	18,802	18,324
Restaurant
Identifiable Assets	442,025	434,853	407,597
First Guard
Identifiable Assets	36,847	36,076	0
Maxim
Identifiable Assets	23,759	23,913	0
Investment Partnerships
Identifiable Assets	$ 697,982	$ 557,238	$ 397,699