CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013	Sep. 26, 2012
Net earnings attributable to Biglari Holdings Inc.	$ 28,804	$ 140,271	$ 21,593
Other comprehensive income:
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net	(21,979)	(22,440)	49,365
Consolidated
Net earnings attributable to Biglari Holdings Inc.	28,804	140,271	21,593
Other comprehensive income:
Reclassification of investment appreciation in net earnings	(29,578)	(182,286)	(1,455)
Applicable income taxes	11,237	67,640	553
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments	(4,930)	146,079	81,075
Applicable income taxes	1,874	(53,881)	(30,808)
Foreign currency translation	(582)	8	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net	(21,979)	(22,440)	49,365
Total comprehensive income	$ 6,825	$ 117,831	$ 70,958