Note 15. Related Party Transactions (Details Narrative) - Consolidated - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 24, 2014	Sep. 25, 2013
Proceeds from sale of Biglari Capital					$ 1,700
Gain on sale of Biglari Capital Corp	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,597

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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