Biglari Holdings

Biglari Holdings Inc., an enterprise established in 1934 and based in San Antonio, Texas, is a multifaceted company with its primary operations centered on managing and franchising restaurants throughout the United States. Its well-known dining brands include Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin. By December 31, 2021, the company's restaurant network comprised 199 company-operated Steak n Shake locations, complemented by 159 franchise partner units and 178 conventional franchise outlets. Its Western Sizzlin brand encompassed 3 company-owned restaurants and 38 franchised establishments. Beyond its restaurant segment, Biglari Holdings engages in several other industries. It underwrites commercial trucking insurance, providing coverage for physical damage and non-trucking liability to truckers, and also offers general property and casualty insurance. The company is involved in the energy sector, operating oil and natural gas properties located in the Gulf of Mexico. Furthermore, it maintains a media presence through the MAXIM brand, publishing magazines and related content, alongside licensing various media products and services. Investment activities also form a part of its corporate portfolio. Originally named The Steak n Shake Company, the organization rebranded itself as Biglari Holdings Inc. in April 2010.