Biglari 10-Q 2002 Q2 Quarterly report

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Exhibit 99.1

        I, Alan B. Gilman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Steak n Shake Company, certify that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 3, 2002, (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of The Steak n Shake Company as of the dates and for the periods set forth therein.

/s/ Alan B. Gilman                        
Alan B. Gilman
President and Chief Executive Officer
August 15, 2002

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Exhibit 99.1