Exhibit 23.01

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements Nos. 333-166265, 333-156000, 333-148202, 333-136941, 333-88670, and 333-33667 on Form S-8 of our reports dated December 7, 2013, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Biglari Holdings Inc. (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an emphasis of a matter paragraph relating to the contribution of cash and securities to investment partnerships that are subject to a rolling five-year lock-up period), and the effectiveness of Biglari Holdings Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Biglari Holdings Inc. for the year ended September 25, 2013.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana

December 7, 2013