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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2025
or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___ to ___
Commission file number
001-38477
BIGLARI HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
82-3784946
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
19100 Ridgewood Parkway,
Suite 1200
San Antonio,
Texas
78259
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(
210
)
344-3400
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbols
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, no par value
BH.A
New York Stock Exchange
Class B Common Stock, no par value
BH
New York Stock Exchange
Class A Common Stock, no par value
BH.A
NYSE Texas, Inc.
Class B Common Stock, no par value
BH
NYSE Texas, Inc.
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x
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x
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of November 5, 2025:
Net earnings (loss) per average equivalent Class A share *
$
(
20.38
)
$
114.77
$
47.28
$
23.15
*Net earnings (loss) per average equivalent Class B share outstanding are one-fifth of the average equivalent Class A share or $(
4.08
) and $
9.46
for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, respectively, and $
22.95
and $
4.63
for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Note 1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Biglari Holdings Inc. have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) applicable to interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods have been included and consist only of normal recurring adjustments. The results for the interim periods shown are not necessarily indicative of results for the year. The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Biglari Holdings Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities, including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, licensing and media, restaurants, and oil and gas. The Company’s largest operating subsidiaries are involved in the franchising and operating of restaurants. Biglari Holdings is founded and led by Sardar Biglari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Biglari Holdings’ management system combines decentralized operations with centralized financial decision-making. Operating decisions for the various business units are made by their respective managers. All major investment and capital allocation decisions are made for the Company and its subsidiaries by Mr. Biglari.
As of September 30, 2025, Mr. Biglari beneficially owns shares of the Company that represent approximately
74.3
% of the voting interest.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Steak n Shake Inc., Western Sizzlin Corporation, First Guard Insurance Company, Maxim Inc., Southern Pioneer Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Biglari Reinsurance Ltd., Southern Oil Company and Abraxas Petroleum Corporation. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Note 2.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The shares of Company stock attributable to our limited partner interest in The Lion Fund, L.P., and The Lion Fund II, L.P., (collectively, the “investment partnerships”) — based on our proportional ownership during this period — are considered treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheet and thereby deemed not to be included in the calculation of weighted average common shares outstanding. However, these shares are legally outstanding.
The following table presents shares authorized, issued and outstanding on September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
September 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Class A
Class B
Class A
Class B
Common stock authorized
500,000
10,000,000
500,000
10,000,000
Common stock issued and outstanding
206,864
2,068,640
206,864
2,068,640
The Company has applied the “two-class method” of computing earnings per share as prescribed in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260, “
Earnings Per Share
”. (Class B shares are economically equivalent to one-fifth of a Class A share.) The equivalent Class A common stock applied for computing earnings per share excludes the proportional shares of Biglari Holdings’ stock held by the investment partnerships.
In the tabulation below is the weighted average equivalent Class A common stock for earnings per share.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Equivalent Class A common stock outstanding
620,592
620,592
620,592
620,592
Proportional ownership of Company stock held by investment partnerships
360,948
340,683
359,052
339,245
Equivalent Class A common stock for earnings per share
259,644
279,909
261,540
281,347
Note 3.
Investments
We classify investments in fixed maturity securities at the acquisition date as available-for-sale. Realized gains and losses on disposals of investments are determined on a specific identification basis. Dividends and interest earned on investments are reported as investment income by our insurance companies. We consider investment income as a component of our aggregate insurance operating results. However, we consider investment gains and losses, whether realized or unrealized, as non-operating.
Investment gains for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 were $
1,491
and $
2,831
, respectively. Investment gains in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 were $
4,740
and $
3,724
, respectively.
Note 4.
Investment Partnerships
The Company reports on the limited partnership interests in investment partnerships under the equity method of accounting. We record our proportional share of equity in the investment partnerships but exclude Company common stock held by said partnerships. The Company’s pro-rata share of its common stock held by the investment partnerships is recorded as treasury stock even though these shares are legally outstanding. The Company records gains/losses from investment partnerships (inclusive of the investment partnerships’ unrealized gains and losses on their securities) in the consolidated statements of earnings based on our carrying value of these partnerships. The fair value is calculated net of the general partner’s accrued incentive fees. Gains and losses on Company common stock included in the earnings of these partnerships are eliminated because they are recorded as treasury stock.
Biglari Capital Corp. is the general partner of the investment partnerships. Biglari Capital Corp. is solely owned by Mr. Biglari. Under the terms of their partnership agreements, each contribution made by the Company to the investment partnerships is subject to a rolling five year lock-up period. The lock-up period can be waived by the general partner in its sole discretion.
The fair value and adjustment for Company common stock held by the investment partnerships to determine the carrying value of our partnership interest are presented below.
Fair Value
Company
Common Stock
Carrying Value
Partnership interest at December 31, 2024
$
656,266
$
454,539
$
201,727
Investment partnership gains (losses)
100,784
107,769
(
6,985
)
Distributions (net of contributions)
(
9,035
)
(
9,035
)
Changes in proportionate share of Company stock held
6,547
(
6,547
)
Partnership interest at September 30, 2025
$
748,015
$
568,855
$
179,160
Fair Value
Company
Common Stock
Carrying Value
Partnership interest at December 31, 2023
$
472,772
$
273,669
$
199,103
Investment partnership gains (losses)
(
10,682
)
11,909
(
22,591
)
Contributions (net of distributions)
29,499
29,499
Changes in proportionate share of Company stock held
4,420
(
4,420
)
Partnership interest at September 30, 2024
$
491,589
$
289,998
$
201,591
The carrying value of the investment partnerships net of deferred taxes is presented below.
September 30,
2025
December 31, 2024
Carrying value of investment partnerships
$
179,160
$
201,727
Deferred tax liability related to investment partnerships
(
28,493
)
(
17,255
)
Carrying value of investment partnerships net of deferred taxes
$
150,667
$
184,472
We expect that a majority of the $
28,493
deferred tax liability enumerated above will not become due until the dissolution of the investment partnerships.
The Company’s proportionate share of Company stock held by investment partnerships at cost was $
445,145
and $
438,598
at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The carrying value of the partnership interest approximates fair value adjusted by the value of held Company stock. Fair value of our partnership interest is assessed according to our proportional ownership interest of the fair value of investments held by the investment partnerships. Unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities held by the investment partnerships affect our net earnings.
Gains/losses from investment partnerships recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings are presented below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Gains (losses) from investment partnerships
$
(
15,897
)
$
35,314
$
(
6,985
)
$
(
22,591
)
Tax expense (benefit)
(
3,421
)
8,867
(
1,277
)
(
5,438
)
Contribution to net earnings (loss)
$
(
12,476
)
$
26,447
$
(
5,708
)
$
(
17,153
)
On December 31 of each year, the general partner of the investment partnerships, Biglari Capital Corp., will earn an incentive reallocation fee for the Company’s investments equal to
25
% of the net profits above an annual hurdle rate of
6
% over the previous high-water mark. Our policy is to accrue an estimated incentive fee throughout the year. The total incentive reallocation from Biglari Holdings to Biglari Capital Corp. includes gains on the Company’s common stock. Gains and losses on the Company’s common stock and the related incentive reallocations are eliminated in our financial statements.
Incentive reallocation related to gains on the Company’s stock was $
8,360
through the first nine months of 2025. There were
no
incentive reallocations accrued during the first nine months of 2024.
Summarized financial information for The Lion Fund, L.P. and The Lion Fund II, L.P. is presented below.
Equity in Investment Partnerships
Lion Fund
Lion Fund II
Total assets as of September 30, 2025
$
697,518
$
349,565
Total liabilities as of September 30, 2025
$
29,853
$
187,490
Revenue for the first nine months of 2025
$
117,616
$
8,643
Earnings for the first nine months of 2025
$
116,829
$
1,307
Biglari Holdings’ ownership interest as of September 30, 2025
92.2
%
86.2
%
Total assets as of December 31, 2024
$
567,387
$
367,630
Total liabilities as of December 31, 2024
$
20,609
$
188,202
Revenue for the first nine months of 2024
$
(
1,940
)
$
(
630
)
Earnings for the first nine months of 2024
$
(
3,233
)
$
(
9,261
)
Biglari Holdings’ ownership interest as of September 30, 2024
90.2
%
87.8
%
Revenue in the financial information of the investment partnerships, summarized above, includes investment income and unrealized gains and losses on investments.
Note 5.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is composed of the following.
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Land
$
131,930
$
134,738
Buildings
166,340
160,282
Land and leasehold improvements
155,130
152,091
Equipment
212,742
213,800
Oil and gas properties
157,723
156,849
Construction in progress
2,452
672
826,317
818,432
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization
(
458,183
)
(
442,277
)
Property and equipment, net
$
368,134
$
376,155
Depletion expense related to oil and gas properties was $
8,276
and $
7,412
during the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Company did
not
record any impairments to restaurant long-lived assets in the third quarter of 2025 and 2024. The Company recorded an impairment to restaurant long-lived assets related to underperforming stores of $
1,251
and $
107
in the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
We did not record any impairments to our oil and gas assets during the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 and 2024. However, if commodity prices fall below current levels, we may be required to record impairments in future periods and such impairments could be material. Further, if commodity prices decrease, our production, proved reserves, and cash flows will be adversely impacted.
Abraxas Petroleum recorded gains of $
95
and $
54
during the third quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively, and recorded gains of $
10,212
and $
16,700
during the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively, as a result of selling undeveloped reserves.
Abraxas may receive future royalties for each of these transactions as the reserves are developed by the respective unaffiliated parties.
Property and equipment held for sale of $
1,786
and $
1,081
are recorded in other assets as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The assets classified as held for sale include properties which were previously company-operated restaurants.
During the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized net gains of $
3,825
and $
5,335
, respectively, in connection with property sales, lease terminations and asset disposals which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings.
Note 6.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill consists of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in connection with business acquisitions.
A reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of goodwill is as follows.
Goodwill
Goodwill at December 31, 2024
Goodwill
$
53,796
Impairments prior to 2025
(
1,300
)
52,496
Change in foreign exchange rates during the first nine months of 2025
72
Goodwill at September 30, 2025
$
52,568
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment reviews include determining the estimated fair values of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The key assumptions and inputs used in such determinations may include forecasting revenues and expenses, cash flows and capital expenditures, as well as an appropriate discount rate and other inputs. Significant judgment by management is required in estimating the fair value of a reporting unit and in performing impairment reviews. Due to the inherent subjectivity and uncertainty in forecasting future cash flows and earnings over long periods of time, actual results may differ materially from the forecasts. If the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds fair value, the excess is charged to earnings as an impairment loss. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, then the excess, limited to the carrying amount of goodwill, will be charged to earnings as an impairment loss. There was
no
impairment recorded by Steak n Shake for goodwill during the first nine months of 2025 or 2024. We perform our annual assessment of our recoverability of goodwill related to Western Sizzlin during the second quarter. We did
not
record an impairment for goodwill during 2025. An impairment to goodwill of $
1,000
was recorded in 2024. There was
no
impairment recorded for intangible assets during the first nine months of 2025 and 2024.
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with indefinite lives are composed of the following.
Trade Names
Lease Rights
Total
Balance at December 31, 2024
Intangibles
$
15,876
$
10,692
$
26,568
Impairments prior to 2025
—
(
3,748
)
(
3,748
)
15,876
6,944
22,820
Change in foreign exchange rates during the first nine months of 2025
Net sales are composed of retail sales of food through company-operated stores. Company-operated store revenues are recognized, net of discounts and sales taxes, when our obligation to perform is satisfied at the point of sale. Sales taxes related to these sales are collected from customers and remitted to the appropriate taxing authority and are not reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings as revenue.
Franchise Partner Fees
Franchise partner fees are composed of up to
15
% of sales as well as
50
% of profits. We are therefore fully affected by the operating results of the business, unlike in a traditional franchising arrangement, where the franchisor obtains a royalty fee based on sales only. We generate most of our revenue from our share of the franchise partners’ profits. An initial franchise fee of
ten
thousand dollars is recognized when the operator becomes a franchise partner. The Company recognizes franchise partner fees monthly as underlying restaurant sales occur.
The Company leases or subleases property and equipment to franchise partners under lease arrangements. Both real estate and equipment rental payments are charged to franchise partners and are recognized in accordance with ASC 842, “Leases”. During the third quarter of 2025 and 2024, restaurant operations recognized $
5,885
and $
5,780
, respectively, in franchise partner fees related to rental income. During the first nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, restaurant operations recognized $
17,325
and $
17,265
, respectively, in franchise partner fees related to rental income.
Franchise Royalties and Fees
Franchise royalties and fees from Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin franchisees are based upon a percentage of sales of the franchise restaurant and are recognized as earned. Franchise royalties are billed on a monthly basis. Initial franchise fees when a new restaurant opens or at the start of a new franchise term are recorded as deferred revenue when received and recognized as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement.
Other Revenue
Restaurant operations sell gift cards to customers which can be redeemed for retail food sales within our stores. Gift cards are recorded as deferred revenue when issued and are subsequently recorded as net sales upon redemption. Restaurant operations estimate breakage related to gift cards when the likelihood of redemption is remote. This estimate utilizes historical trends based on the vintage of the gift card. Breakage on gift cards is recorded as other revenue in proportion to the rate of gift card redemptions by vintage.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses include the following.
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Accounts payable
$
27,811
$
28,542
Gift cards and other marketing
4,154
6,655
Insurance accruals
1,340
1,746
Compensation
6,383
4,911
Deferred revenue
3,689
3,723
Taxes payable
13,946
8,134
Oil and gas payable
2,347
1,912
Professional fees
6,386
3,052
Due to broker
4,379
3,517
Other
552
1,189
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
70,987
$
63,381
Note 9.
Note Payable and Lines of Credit
Note payable and lines of credit include the following.
Current portion of note payable and lines of credit
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
Steak n Shake note payable
$
5,916
$
—
Biglari Holdings lines of credit
15,000
35,000
Total current portion of note payable and lines of credit
$
20,916
$
35,000
Long-term portion of note payable and lines of credit
Steak n Shake note payable
$
214,914
$
—
Biglari Holdings lines of credit
—
10,000
Total long-term portion of note payable and lines of credit
$
214,914
$
10,000
Biglari Holdings Line of Credit
Biglari Holdings’ line of credit dated September 13, 2022 was amended on September 13, 2024 and the available line of credit is $
35,000
. The line of credit matures on September 13, 2026. The line of credit includes customary covenants, as well as financial maintenance covenants. There was a $
15,000
and $
35,000
balance on the line of credit on September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Our interest rate was
7.1
% on September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
On November 8, 2024, Biglari Holdings entered into a line of credit in an aggregate principal amount of up to $
75,000
. The line of credit was terminated on September 29, 2025.
Steak n Shake Note Payable
On September 30, 2025, Steak n Shake obtained a loan of $
225,000
. The term of the loan is
five years
, with an interest rate fixed at
8.8
% per annum, and the loan will be amortized at a rate of
3.0
% per annum. The loan includes customary covenants as well as financial maintenance covenants and customary events of default. The debt is an obligation of Steak n Shake and the proceeds from the loan were distributed to Biglari Holdings. All of the debt is secured by real estate owned by Steak n Shake.
Note 9. Note Payable and Lines of Credit
(continued)
Expected principal payments for the Steak n Shake note payable as of September 30, 2025, are as follows.
Year
Remainder of 2025
$
1,125
2026
6,750
2027
6,750
2028
6,750
2029
6,750
After 2029
196,875
Total Steak n Shake note payable
225,000
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
4,170
Total Steak n Shake note payable, net
$
220,830
Western Sizzlin Revolver
Western Sizzlin’s available line of credit is $
500
. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there was
no
debt outstanding under its revolver.
Note 10.
Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Our liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (also referred to as “claim liabilities”) under insurance contracts are based upon estimates of the ultimate claim costs associated with claim occurrences as of the balance sheet date and include estimates for incurred-but-not-reported (“IBNR”) claims.
A reconciliation of the changes in claim liabilities, net of reinsurance, for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 follows.
September 30,
2025
September 30,
2024
Balances at beginning of year:
Gross liabilities
$
18,028
$
16,105
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
(
778
)
(
937
)
Net liabilities
17,250
15,168
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses:
Current accident year
32,389
36,246
Prior accident years
1,336
(
4,189
)
Total
33,725
32,057
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses:
Current accident year
26,774
27,226
Prior accident years
6,759
4,718
Total
33,533
31,944
Balances at September 30:
Net liabilities
17,442
15,281
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
1,060
576
Gross liabilities
$
18,502
$
15,857
We recorded net increases of $
1,336
for estimated ultimate liabilities for prior accident years in the first nine months of 2025, and net reductions of $
4,189
in the first nine months of 2024. These changes as a percentage of the net liabilities at the beginning of each year were
7.7
% in 2025 and
27.6
% in 2024.
Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin operate restaurants that are located on sites owned by us or leased from third parties. In addition, they own sites and lease sites from third parties that are leased and/or subleased to franchisees.
Lease Costs
A significant portion of our operating and finance lease portfolio includes restaurant locations. We recognize fixed lease expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, we recognize amortization expense on the right-of-use asset and interest expense on the lease liability over the lease term.
Total lease cost consists of the following.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
$
320
$
249
$
759
$
696
Interest on lease liabilities
233
78
394
245
Operating and variable lease costs
2,857
2,880
8,655
8,657
Sublease income
(
2,772
)
(
3,002
)
(
7,892
)
(
8,977
)
Total lease costs
$
638
$
205
$
1,916
$
621
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows.
First Nine Months
2025
2024
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
The following table displays the Company’s future minimum rental receipts for non-cancelable leases and subleases as of September 30, 2025. Franchise partner leases and subleases are short-term leases and have been excluded from the table.
Operating Leases
Year
Subleases
Owned Properties
Remainder of 2025
$
220
$
170
2026
622
649
2027
544
660
2028
424
672
2029
338
687
After 2029
357
3,554
Total future minimum receipts
$
2,505
$
6,392
Note 12.
Income Taxes
In determining the quarterly provision for income taxes, the Company used an estimated annual effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2025 and 2024. Our periodic effective income tax rate is affected by the relative mix of pre-tax earnings or losses and underlying income tax rates applicable to the various taxing jurisdictions.
Income tax benefit for the third quarter of 2025 was $
2,261
compared to an income tax expense of $
11,201
for the third quarter of 2024. Income tax expense for the first nine months of 2025 was $
4,002
compared to an income tax expense of $
3,292
for the first nine months of 2024. The variance in income taxes between 2025 and 2024 is primarily attributable to taxes on income generated by the investment partnerships.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The new Act makes permanent certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and restores favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions including 100% bonus depreciation and the business interest expense limitation. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new Act on our financial results and disclosures.
Note 13.
Commitments and Contingencies
We are involved in various legal proceedings and have certain unresolved claims pending. We believe, based on examination of these matters and experiences to date, that the ultimate liability, if any, in excess of amounts already provided in our consolidated financial statements is not likely to have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
Note 14.
Fair Value of Financial Assets
The fair values of substantially all of our financial instruments were measured using market or income approaches. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the fair values presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in an actual current market exchange. The use of alternative market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value.
Note 14. Fair Value of Financial Assets
(continued)
The hierarchy for measuring fair value consists of Levels 1 through 3, which are described below.
•
Level 1 – Inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities exchanged in active markets.
•
Level 2 – Inputs include directly or indirectly observable inputs (other than Level 1 inputs) such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities exchanged in active or inactive markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities exchanged in inactive markets; other inputs that may be considered in fair value determinations of the assets or liabilities, such as interest rates and yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Pricing evaluations generally reflect discounted expected future cash flows, which incorporate yield curves for instruments with similar characteristics, such as credit ratings, estimated durations and yields for other instruments of the issuer or entities in the same industry sector.
•
Level 3 – Inputs include unobservable inputs used in the measurement of assets and liabilities. Management is required to use its own assumptions regarding unobservable inputs because there is little, if any, market activity in the assets or liabilities and we may be unable to corroborate the related observable inputs. Unobservable inputs require management to make certain projections and assumptions about the information that would be used by market participants in pricing assets or liabilities.
The following methods and assumptions were used to determine the fair value of each class of the following assets recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets:
Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents primarily consist of money market funds which are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Equity securities:
The Company’s investments in equity securities are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Bonds:
The Company’s investments in bonds consist of both corporate and government debt. Bonds may be classified as Level l or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the fair values of financial assets were as follows.
September 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Cash equivalents
$
32,164
$
—
$
—
$
32,164
$
11,684
$
—
$
—
$
11,684
Equity securities
Consumer goods
45,084
—
—
45,084
39,706
—
—
39,706
Other
6,257
—
3,000
9,257
5,569
—
—
5,569
Bonds
Government
38,471
2,871
—
41,342
52,328
5,245
—
57,573
Corporate
—
557
—
557
—
750
—
750
Total assets at fair value
$
121,976
$
3,428
$
3,000
$
128,404
$
109,287
$
5,995
$
—
$
115,282
There were no changes in our valuation techniques used to measure fair values on a recurring basis.
The Company is party to a service agreement with Biglari Enterprises LLC (“Biglari Enterprises”) under which Biglari Enterprises provides business and administrative related services to the Company. Biglari Enterprises is owned by Mr. Biglari.
The Company paid Biglari Enterprises $
8,550
in service fees during the first nine months of 2025 and $
7,200
during the first nine months of 2024. The service agreement does not alter the hurdle rate connected with the incentive reallocation paid to Biglari Capital Corp.
Incentive Agreement
The Incentive Agreement establishes a performance-based annual incentive payment for Mr. Biglari contingent upon the growth in adjusted equity in each year attributable to our operating businesses. In order for Mr. Biglari to receive any incentive, our operating businesses must achieve an annual increase in shareholders’ equity in excess of
6
% (the “hurdle rate”) above the previous highest level (the “high-water mark”). Mr. Biglari will receive
25
% of any incremental book value created above the high-water mark plus the hurdle rate.
Note 16.
Business Segment Reporting
Our reportable business segments are organized in a manner that reflects how management views those business activities. Biglari Holdings’ diverse businesses are managed on an unusually decentralized basis. Our restaurant operations include Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin. Our insurance operations include First Guard, Southern Pioneer, and Biglari Reinsurance. Our oil and gas operations include Southern Oil and Abraxas Petroleum. The Company also reports segment information for Maxim. Other business activities not specifically identified with reportable business segments are presented under corporate and other. We report our earnings from investment partnerships separately. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer who is ultimately responsible for significant capital allocation decisions, evaluating operating performance and selecting the chief executive to head each of the operating segments. The cost and expense information provided is based on the information regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. Given the varied operating segments and differences in revenue streams and cost structures, there are wide variances in the form, content, and levels of such expense information significant to the business. With respect to insurance underwriting, the chief operating decision maker considers pre-tax underwriting earnings. Typically, there are no budgeted or forecasted premiums. For most non-insurance businesses, pre-tax earnings are considered in allocating resources and capital.
A disaggregation of our consolidated data for the third quarters and first nine months of 2025 and 2024 is presented in the tables which follow.
Reconciliation of revenues and earnings (loss) before income taxes of our business segments to the consolidated amounts for each of the three months and nine months ended September 30 follows.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(dollars in thousands except per share data)
Overview
Biglari Holdings Inc. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities, including property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, licensing and media, restaurants, and oil and gas. Biglari Holdings is founded and led by Sardar Biglari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Biglari Holdings’ management system combines decentralized operations with centralized financial decision-making. Operating decisions for the various business units are made by their respective managers. All major investment and capital allocation decisions are made for the Company and its subsidiaries by Mr. Biglari.
As of September 30, 2025, Mr. Biglari beneficially owns shares of the Company that represent approximately 74.3% of the voting interest.
Net earnings (loss) are disaggregated in the table that follows. Amounts are recorded after deducting income taxes.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Restaurants
Our restaurant businesses, which include Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin, comprise 441 company-operated and franchise restaurants as of September 30, 2025.
Steak n Shake
Western Sizzlin
Company-
operated
Franchise
Partner
Traditional
Franchise
Company-
operated
Franchise
Total
Total stores as of December 31, 2024
146
173
107
3
29
458
Corporate stores transitioned
(1)
1
—
—
—
—
Net restaurants opened (closed)
(4)
(1)
(11)
—
(1)
(17)
Total stores as of September 30, 2025
141
173
96
3
28
441
Total stores as of December 31, 2023
148
181
128
3
32
492
Corporate stores transitioned
4
(4)
—
—
—
—
Net restaurants opened (closed)
(9)
—
(12)
—
(3)
(24)
Total stores as of September 30, 2024
143
177
116
3
29
468
As of September 30, 2025, ten of the 141 company-operated Steak n Shake stores were closed. Steak n Shake plans to sell or lease eight of the ten locations and reopen the remaining two locations.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Restaurant operations are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenue
Net sales
$
47,462
$
39,660
$
135,935
$
119,210
Franchise partner fees
19,166
17,157
56,455
53,064
Franchise royalties and fees
2,897
3,442
9,514
10,534
Other revenue
2,216
2,125
6,197
6,047
Total revenue
71,741
62,384
208,101
188,855
Restaurant cost of sales
Cost of food
14,849
31.3
%
12,218
30.8
%
41,480
30.5
%
35,549
29.8
%
Labor costs
14,573
30.7
%
13,158
33.2
%
42,033
30.9
%
38,694
32.5
%
Occupancy and other
12,416
26.2
%
10,836
27.3
%
36,122
26.6
%
33,276
27.9
%
Total cost of sales
41,838
36,212
119,635
107,519
Selling, general and administrative
General and administrative
12,129
16.9
%
10,355
16.6
%
36,833
17.7
%
35,101
18.6
%
Marketing
5,370
7.5
%
3,182
5.1
%
13,467
6.5
%
8,984
4.8
%
Other expenses (income)
(3,217)
(4.5)
%
(1,978)
(3.2)
%
(4,130)
(2.0)
%
(4,420)
(2.3)
%
Total selling, general and administrative
14,282
19.9
%
11,559
18.5
%
46,170
22.2
%
39,665
21.0
%
Impairments
—
—
%
—
—
%
1,251
0.6
%
107
0.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
6,468
9.0
%
6,747
10.8
%
19,570
9.4
%
20,392
10.8
%
Interest on finance leases and obligations
1,508
1,353
4,081
4,016
Earnings before income taxes
7,645
6,513
17,394
17,156
Income tax expense
1,875
1,643
4,880
4,569
Contribution to net earnings
$
5,770
$
4,870
$
12,514
$
12,587
Cost of food, labor costs, and occupancy and other costs are expressed as a percentage of net sales.
General and administrative, marketing, other expenses, impairments, and depreciation are expressed as a percentage of total revenue.
Net sales for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 were $47,462 and $135,935, respectively, representing an increase of $7,802 or 19.7% and $16,725 or 14.0%, compared to the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively. The increase in net sales was primarily due to an increase in Steak n Shake’s same-store sales of 15.6% for domestic company-operated units during the third quarter of 2025.
For company-operated units, sales to the end customer are recorded as revenue generated by the Company, but for franchise partner units, only our share of the restaurant’s profits, along with certain fees, are recorded as revenue. Because we derive most of our revenue from our share of the profits, revenue will decline as we transition from company-operated units to franchise partner units.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Fees generated by our franchise partners were $19,166 during the third quarter of 2025, as compared to $17,157 during the third quarter of 2024.
Franchise partner fees were $56,455 and $53,064 during the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, there were 173 and 177 franchise partner units, respectively. Franchise partner fees were higher primarily because franchise partner same-store sales increased 14.8% during the third quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.
Included in franchise partner fees were $5,885 and $5,780 of rental income during the third quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $17,325 and $17,265 during the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Franchise partners rent buildings and equipment from Steak n Shake.
The franchise royalties and fees generated by the traditional franchising business were $2,897 during the third quarter of 2025, as compared to $3,442 during the third quarter of 2024. Franchise royalties and fees during the first nine months of 2025 were $9,514 as compared to $10,534 during the first nine months of 2024. There were 96 Steak n Shake traditional units open on September 30, 2025, as compared to 116 units open on September 30, 2024. The lower unit count was the primary reason for the decrease in franchise royalties and fees during 2025 compared to 2024.
The cost of food at company-operated units during the third quarter of 2025 was $14,849 or 31.3% of net sales, as compared to $12,218 or 30.8% of net sales during the third quarter of 2024. The cost of food at company-operated units during the first nine months of 2025 was $41,480 or 30.5% of net sales, as compared to $35,549 or 29.8% of net sales during the first nine months of 2024. The cost of food as a percentage of net sales increased during the third quarter of 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to improvements in the quality of various products.
The labor costs at company-operated restaurants during the third quarter of 2025 were $14,573 or 30.7% of net sales, as compared to $13,158 or 33.2% of net sales in the third quarter of 2024.
Labor costs at company-operated restaurants during the first nine months of 2025 were $42,033 or 30.9% of net sales, as compared to $38,694 or 32.5% of net sales in 2024. Labor costs expressed as a percentage of net sales decreased during 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to a decrease in management labor.
General and administrative expenses during the third quarter of 2025 were $12,129 or 16.9% of total revenue, as compared to $10,355 or 16.6% of total revenue in the third quarter of 2024. General and administrative expenses during the first nine months of 2025 were $36,833 or 17.7% of total revenue, as compared to $35,101 or 18.6% of total revenue in the first nine months of 2024. General and administrative expenses increased during 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to an increase in professional fees during the third quarter of 2025.
Marketing expenses during the third quarter of 2025 were $5,370 or 7.5% of total revenue, as compared to $3,182 or 5.1% of total revenue in the third quarter of 2024. Marketing expenses during the first nine months of 2025 were $13,467 or 6.5% of total revenue, as compared to $8,984 or 4.8% of total revenue in the first nine months of 2024. Marketing expenses increased during 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to promotions of new products and new methods of payments.
The Company recorded no impairment charges in the third quarter of 2025 and 2024, and $1,251 and $107 in the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to underperforming stores.
Interest on obligations under leases was $4,081 during 2025 versus $4,016 during 2024.
Other income was $4,130 during 2025 versus $4,420 during 2024. During 2025, Steak n Shake sold four properties for a gain of $4,489. During 2024, Western Sizzlin received a settlement of $450 and Steak n Shake sold five properties for a gain of $4,383.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
To better convey the performance of the franchise partnership model, the table below shows the underlying sales, cost of food, labor costs, and other restaurant costs of the franchise partners. We believe the franchise partner information is useful to readers, as they have a direct effect on Steak n Shake’s profitability. Steak n Shake’s same-store sales increased 14.8% for franchise partner units during the third quarter of 2025.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Revenue
Net sales and other
$
90,750
$
82,553
$
260,923
$
246,811
Restaurant cost of sales
Cost of food
$
27,827
30.7
%
$
25,135
30.4
%
$
77,965
29.9
%
$
73,145
29.6
%
Labor costs
23,641
26.1
%
22,417
27.2
%
68,387
26.2
%
66,487
26.9
%
Occupancy and other
18,283
20.1
%
17,557
21.3
%
52,885
20.3
%
51,498
20.9
%
Total cost of sales
$
69,751
$
65,109
$
199,237
$
191,130
The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include data in the table above. Figures are shown for information purposes only.
Insurance
We view our insurance businesses as possessing two activities: underwriting and investing. Underwriting decisions are the responsibility of the unit managers, whereas investing decisions are the responsibility of our Chairman and CEO, Sardar Biglari. Our business units are operated under separate local management. Biglari Holdings’ insurance operations consist of First Guard, Southern Pioneer, and Biglari Reinsurance.
Underwriting results of our insurance operations are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Underwriting gain attributable to:
First Guard
$
1,691
$
1,366
$
4,997
$
3,497
Southern Pioneer
2,027
912
(407)
186
Other
819
—
1,894
—
Pre-tax underwriting gain
4,537
2,278
6,484
3,683
Income tax expense
953
478
1,103
773
Net underwriting gain
$
3,584
$
1,800
$
5,381
$
2,910
It is the nature of the insurance industry to experience volatility in underwriting performance.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Earnings of our insurance operations are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Premiums written
$
17,544
$
16,890
$
53,969
$
50,265
Premiums earned
$
17,732
$
16,675
$
52,663
$
48,888
Insurance losses
10,048
9,489
33,725
31,329
Underwriting expenses
3,147
4,908
12,454
13,876
Pre-tax underwriting gain
4,537
2,278
6,484
3,683
Other income and expenses
Investment income
824
816
2,500
2,686
Other income (expenses)
(114)
29
(407)
850
Total other income
710
845
2,093
3,536
Earnings before income taxes
5,247
3,123
8,577
7,219
Income tax expense
1,117
668
1,847
1,572
Contribution to net earnings
$
4,130
$
2,455
$
6,730
$
5,647
Insurance premiums and other on the consolidated statement of earnings includes premiums earned, investment income, other income, and commissions.
First Guard
First Guard is a direct underwriter of commercial truck insurance, primarily selling physical damage and nontrucking liability insurance to truckers. First Guard’s insurance products are marketed primarily through direct response methods via the Internet or by telephone. First Guard’s cost-efficient direct response marketing methods enable it to be a low-cost insurer. A summary of First Guard’s underwriting results follows.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Premiums written
$
9,136
$
9,394
$
27,443
$
28,198
Premiums earned
$
9,136
100.0
%
$
9,394
100.0
%
$
27,443
100.0
%
$
28,198
100.0
%
Insurance losses
6,517
71.3
%
6,003
63.9
%
17,423
63.5
%
18,939
67.2
%
Underwriting expenses
928
10.2
%
2,025
21.6
%
5,023
18.3
%
5,762
20.4
%
Total losses and expenses
7,445
81.5
%
8,028
85.5
%
22,446
81.8
%
24,701
87.6
%
Pre-tax underwriting gain
$
1,691
$
1,366
$
4,997
$
3,497
First Guard produced an underwriting gain in the third quarter and first nine months of 2025. Its underwriting gain increased $1,500 in the first nine months of 2025 compared to 2024.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Southern Pioneer
Southern Pioneer underwrites garage liability and commercial property insurance, as well as homeowners and dwelling fire insurance.
A summary of Southern Pioneer’s underwriting results follows.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Premiums written
$
8,408
$
7,496
$
26,526
$
22,067
Premiums earned
$
8,596
100.0
%
$
7,281
100.0
%
$
25,220
100.0
%
$
20,690
100.0
%
Insurance losses
3,531
41.1
%
3,486
47.9
%
16,302
64.6
%
12,390
59.9
%
Underwriting expenses
3,038
35.3
%
2,883
39.6
%
9,325
37.0
%
8,114
39.2
%
Total losses and expenses
6,569
76.4
%
6,369
87.5
%
25,627
101.6
%
20,504
99.1
%
Pre-tax underwriting gain
$
2,027
$
912
$
(407)
$
186
Premiums earned increased $4,530 or 21.9% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to 2024, primarily because of rate increases in its personal lines, e.g. homeowners insurance.
A summary of net investment income attributable to our insurance operations follows.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Interest, dividends and other investment income:
First Guard
$
403
$
435
$
1,253
$
1,538
Southern Pioneer
413
363
1,204
1,130
Biglari Reinsurance
8
18
43
18
Pre-tax investment income
824
816
2,500
2,686
Income tax expense
173
171
525
564
Net investment income
$
651
$
645
$
1,975
$
2,122
We consider investment income as a component of our aggregate insurance operating results. However, we consider investment gains and losses, whether realized or unrealized, as non-operating.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Oil and Gas
A summary of revenues and earnings of our oil and gas operations follows.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Oil and gas revenues
$
7,372
$
9,574
$
24,800
$
27,755
Oil and gas production costs
3,245
4,425
10,171
13,206
Depreciation, depletion and accretion
2,514
3,402
8,881
8,072
General and administrative expenses
1,042
1,089
3,529
3,648
Total cost and expenses
6,801
8,916
22,581
24,926
Gain on sale of properties
95
54
10,212
16,700
Earnings before income taxes
666
712
12,431
19,529
Income tax expense
(676)
113
1,942
4,412
Contribution to net earnings
$
1,342
$
599
$
10,489
$
15,117
Our oil and gas business is highly dependent on oil and natural gas prices. We did not record any impairments to our oil and gas assets during 2025. However, we may be required to record impairments of our oil and gas properties resulting from prolonged declines in oil and gas prices. It is expected that the prices of oil and gas commodities will remain volatile, which will be reflected in our financial results.
Abraxas Petroleum
Abraxas Petroleum operates oil and gas properties in the Permian Basin. Earnings for Abraxas Petroleum are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Oil and gas revenues
$
4,276
$
6,019
$
14,327
$
16,879
Oil and gas production costs
2,380
2,377
6,921
7,462
Depreciation, depletion and accretion
1,339
2,287
5,049
4,615
General and administrative expenses
653
713
2,018
2,005
Total cost and expenses
4,372
5,377
13,988
14,082
Gain on sale of properties
95
54
10,212
16,700
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(1)
696
10,551
19,497
Income tax expense
(723)
150
1,745
4,482
Contribution to net earnings
$
722
$
546
$
8,806
$
15,015
Abraxas Petroleum’s revenue decreased $2,552 during the first nine months of 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to lower sales prices of crude oil and natural gas.
During the first nine months of 2025, Abraxas Petroleum recorded a gain of $10,212 from selling undeveloped reserves to an unaffiliated party to conduct development activities; however, Abraxas Petroleum will not be required to fund any exploration expenditures on the undeveloped properties.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Southern Oil
Southern Oil primarily operates oil and natural gas properties offshore in Louisiana state waters. Earnings for Southern Oil are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Oil and gas revenues
$
3,096
$
3,555
$
10,473
$
10,876
Oil and gas production costs
865
2,048
3,250
5,744
Depreciation, depletion and accretion
1,175
1,115
3,832
3,457
General and administrative expenses
389
376
1,511
1,643
Total cost and expenses
2,429
3,539
8,593
10,844
Earnings before income taxes
667
16
1,880
32
Income tax expense (benefit)
47
(37)
197
(70)
Contribution to net earnings
$
620
$
53
$
1,683
$
102
Southern Oil’s revenue remained consistent during the first nine months of 2025 compared to 2024. Southern Oil repaired several nonperforming wells throughout 2024 which has increased production during 2025. However, the sales prices of crude oil were lower during 2025 compared to the same period of 2024 which offset any increase in revenue from Southern Oil’s production increases.
Brand Licensing
Maxim’s business lies principally in licensing and media. Earnings of operations are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Licensing and media revenue
$
1,446
$
202
$
5,140
$
715
Licensing and media costs
2,396
432
6,468
1,458
Depreciation and amortization
120
—
290
—
General and administrative expenses
40
37
116
133
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(1,110)
(267)
(1,734)
(876)
Income tax expense (benefit)
(278)
(73)
(437)
(224)
Contribution to net earnings (loss)
$
(832)
$
(194)
$
(1,297)
$
(652)
Maxim’s revenue and media costs increased during the first nine months of 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 due to the launch of various new digital contests.
Investment Gains and Investment Partnership Gains
Investment gains net of tax for the third quarter of 2025 were $1,184 as compared to investment gains net of tax for the third quarter of 2024 of $3,706. Investment gains net of tax for the first nine months of 2025 were $2,214 as compared to investment gains net of tax for the first nine months of 2024 of $2,879. Dividends earned on investments are reported as investment income by our insurance companies. We consider investment income as a component of our aggregate insurance operating results. However, we consider investment gains and losses, whether realized or unrealized, as non-operating.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Earnings (loss) from our investments in partnerships are summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Investment partnership gains (losses)
$
(15,897)
$
35,314
$
(6,985)
$
(22,591)
Tax expense (benefit)
(3,421)
8,867
(1,277)
(5,438)
Contribution to net earnings
$
(12,476)
$
26,447
$
(5,708)
$
(17,153)
Investment partnership gains include gains/losses from changes in market values of underlying investments and dividends earned by the partnerships. Dividend income has a lower effective tax rate than income from capital gains. These gains and losses have caused and will continue to cause significant volatility in our periodic earnings.
The investment partnerships hold the Company’s common stock as investments. The Company’s pro-rata share of its common stock held by the investment partnerships is recorded as treasury stock even though these shares are legally outstanding. Gains and losses on Company common stock included in the earnings of the partnerships are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Investment gains and losses in 2025 and 2024 were mainly derived from our investments in equity securities and included unrealized gains and losses from market price changes during the period. We believe that investment and derivative gains/losses are generally meaningless for analytical purposes in understanding our quarterly and annual results.
Interest Expense
The Company’s interest expense is summarized below.
Third Quarter
First Nine Months
2025
2024
2025
2024
Interest expense on notes payable
$
829
$
275
$
2,581
$
317
Tax benefit
195
65
598
75
Interest expense net of tax
$
634
$
210
$
1,983
$
242
Corporate and Other
Corporate expenses exclude the activities of the restaurant, insurance, brand licensing, and oil and gas businesses. Corporate and other net losses during the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 were $3,775 and $10,594, respectively, compared to $5,548 and $10,669 in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to no accrued incentive fees in 2025.
Income Taxes
Income tax benefit for the third quarter of 2025 was $2,261 compared to income tax expense of $11,201 for the third quarter of 2024. Income tax expense for the first nine months of 2025 was $4,002 compared to income tax expense of $3,292 for the first nine months of 2024. The variance in income taxes between 2025 and 2024 is primarily attributable to taxes on income generated by the investment partnerships.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(continued)
Financial Condition
Consolidated cash and investments are summarized below.
September 30,
2025
December 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents
$
272,485
$
30,709
Investments
96,684
102,975
Fair value of interest in investment partnerships
748,015
656,266
Total cash and investments
1,117,184
789,950
Less: portion of Company stock held by investment partnerships
(568,855)
(454,539)
Carrying value of cash and investments on balance sheet
$
548,329
$
335,411
Unrealized gains/losses of Biglari Holdings’ stock held by the investment partnerships are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Liquidity
Our balance sheet continues to maintain significant liquidity. Consolidated cash flow activities are summarized below.
First Nine Months
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
89,188
$
31,665
Net cash used in investing activities
(36,200)
(34,916)
Net cash provided by financing activities
188,722
4,869
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
54
(42)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
241,764
$
1,576
In 2025, cash from operating activities increased by $57,523 as compared to 2024. The change was primarily attributable to $54,000 of distributions from investment partnerships during 2025.
Cash used in investing activities increased during 2025 by $1,284 as compared to 2024 primarily due to a reduction in proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.
Cash provided by financing activities increased during 2025 by $183,853 as compared to 2024 primarily due to a note payable of $225,000 to Steak n Shake on September 30, 2025.
Biglari Holdings Line of Credit
Biglari Holdings’ line of credit was amended on September 13, 2024, and the available line of credit was increased to $35,000. The line of credit matures on September 13, 2026. The line of credit includes customary covenants, as well as financial maintenance covenants. As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with all covenants. The balance on the line of credit was $15,000 and $35,000 on September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
On November 8, 2024, Biglari Holdings entered into a line of credit in an aggregate principal amount of up to $75,000. The line of credit was terminated on September 29, 2025.
Steak n Shake Note Payable
On September 30, 2025, Steak n Shake obtained a loan of $225,000. The term of the loan is five years, with an interest rate fixed at 8.8% per annum, and the loan will be amortized at a rate of 3.0% per annum. The loan includes customary covenants as well as financial maintenance covenants and customary events of default. The debt is an obligation of Steak n Shake and the proceeds from the loan were distributed to Biglari Holdings. All of the debt is secured by real estate owned by Steak n Shake.
Western Sizzlin Revolver
Western Sizzlin’s available line of credit is $500. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, Western Sizzlin had no debt outstanding on its revolver.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Certain accounting policies require management to make estimates and judgments concerning transactions that will be settled several years in the future. Amounts recognized in our consolidated financial statements from such estimates are necessarily based on numerous assumptions involving varying and potentially significant degrees of judgment and uncertainty. Accordingly, the amounts currently reflected in our consolidated financial statements will likely increase or decrease in the future as additional information becomes available. There have been no material changes to critical accounting policies previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
No recently issued accounting pronouncements were applicable for this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In general, forward-looking statements include estimates of future revenues, cash flows, capital expenditures, or other financial items, and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding future events and use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “may,” and other similar terminology. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. Investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. These forward-looking statements are all based on currently available operating, financial, and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Our actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, many beyond our control, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A, Risk Factors of our annual report on Form 10-K and Item 1A of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise them, except as may be required by law.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of our Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2025 our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, due to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting previously identified in Part II, Item 9A “Controls and Procedures” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Management's Remediation Efforts
Our remediation efforts previously described in Part II, Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to address the material weaknesses mentioned are ongoing as we continue to implement and document policies, procedures, and internal controls. While we believe the steps taken to date and those planned for future implementation will improve the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, we have not completed all remediation efforts. The material weaknesses cannot be considered remediated until applicable controls have operated for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively. During the third quarter, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC was engaged as the Company’s internal auditor and is assisting the Company with its remediation efforts.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2025, that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information in response to this Item is included in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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