Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investments - Schedule of Investments At Cost (Details)

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Investments - Schedule of Investments At Cost (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Investments accounted for under the cost method $ 1,050,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 1,550,000
Beacher's Madhouse [Member]      
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Investments accounted for under the cost method 500,000  
Edison Nation LLC [Member]      
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Investments accounted for under the cost method $ 250,000 250,000  
Chanticleer Investors LLC [Member]      
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Investments accounted for under the cost method   $ 800,000  
Chanticleer Investors LLC [Member]      
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]      
Investments accounted for under the cost method $ 800,000