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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K/A
Document Period End Date Sep. 14, 2022
Entity Registrant Name BIGLARI HOLDINGS INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code IN
Entity File Number 001-38477
Entity Tax Identification Number 82-3784946
Entity Address, Address Line One 19100 Ridgewood Parkway,
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1200
Entity Address, City or Town San Antonio,
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 78259
City Area Code 210
Local Phone Number 344-3400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001726173
Common Class A  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock
Trading Symbol BH.A
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Common Class B  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Class B common stock
Trading Symbol BH
Security Exchange Name NYSE