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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]  
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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, 2025
Goodwill $53,868 
Accumulated impairment losses(1,300)
52,568 
Change in foreign exchange rates during the first six months of 2026(18)
Goodwill at June 30, 2026
$52,550 

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 six months of 2026 or 2025. We performed 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 2026 or 2025. An impairment of Western Sizzlin’s goodwill may be necessary if a significant decline in franchise units or company-operated units occurs. There was no impairment recorded for intangible assets during the first six months of 2026 or 2025.
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with indefinite lives are composed of the following.
Trade NamesLease RightsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2025
Intangibles$15,876 $11,546 $27,422 
Impairments prior to 2025— (3,748)(3,748)
15,876 7,798 23,674 
Change in foreign exchange rates during the first six months of 2026— (210)(210)
Balance at June 30, 2026
$15,876 $7,588 $23,464