Note 2. Divestitures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Note 2. Divestitures

In July 2013, Biglari Holdings sold all of the outstanding shares of Biglari Capital to Mr. Biglari for $1,700. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of $1,597. Biglari Capital is the general partner of the investment partnerships. The Company also liquidated the partners’ interests in Western Acquisitions, L.P. by distributing assets of the partnership to the partners.