Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Signature loan fees receivable, net Signature loan fees receivable, net Signature loan fees receivable, net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of finance and service charges earned but not received. These charges are related specifically to Signature loans. Service Charges Receivable Net Pawn service charges receivable, net Pawn service charges receivable, net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of finance and service charges earned but not received. These charges are related specifically to pawn loans. Auto title loans, net Principal on generally short-term loans collateralized with an auto title. Auto title loans, net Signature loans, net Principal on generally single payment short-term loans and installment loans originated by the Company. Signature loans, net Pawn loans Pawn loans Short-term loans collateralized by tangible personal property. Assets [Abstract] Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and equivalents at end of period Cash and equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Inventory, Net Inventory, net Inventory, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred tax asset Goodwill Ending Balance Beginning Balance Goodwill Goodwill Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and stockholders' equity: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current maturities Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock Additional Paid in Capital Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information. Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Revenues [Abstract] Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Earnings per Share [Abstract] Net income per common share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding: Interest Expense Interest expense Operating Income (Loss) Consolidated store operating income Operating income Operating income Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets (Gain) / loss on sale or disposal of assets Other Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization General and Administrative Expense Administrative expenses Administrative Auto title loan bad debt Auto title loan bad debt Reflects the amount charged against earnings during the period as bad debt expense, net of recoveries of previously expensed credit losses specifically related to Auto Title Loans. Cost of Revenue Cost of goods sold Other Sales Revenue, Net Other Auto title loan fees Auto title loan fees Revenue from finance and service charges on loans collateralized with an auto title. Signature loan fees Revenue from finance and service charges on short-term and installment loans. Signature loan fees Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Sales Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Share-based Compensation Stock compensation Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Deferred taxes Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses, other current assets, and other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits Customer layaway deposits Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Investing Activities: Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Additions to property and equipment Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Financing Activities: Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-term Debt Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block] Comprehensive Income Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per Share Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory Pawn loan value transferred to the Company's inventory balance upon default of the loan. Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral Principal amount of a forfeited pawn loan that is recovered when the inventory associated with the forfeited pawn loan is sold. Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral Loans repaid Cash received from customers to repay outstanding loans. Loans repaid Loans made Loans made Cash outlay associated with extending loans to customers. Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, shares issued Ending balance, shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common Stock, shares outstanding Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Consolidated income before income taxes Income before income taxes Issuance of Common Stock due to acquisitions Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Operating Segment Information Revenue, Other Financial Services Pawn service charges Provision for Doubtful Accounts Signature loan bad debt Increase (Decrease) in Signature loan and auto title loan loss provisions Signature loan and auto title loan loss provisions Reflects the amount charged against earnings during the period as bad debt expense, net of recoveries of previously expensed credit losses for Signature Loans and Auto Title Loans. Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Inventory, net Increase Decrease In Service Charges And Fees Receivable Service charges and fees receivable, net Increase (decrease) in pawn service charges and loan fees receivable. Investment Income, Interest Interest income Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred tax liability Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies. Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum Estimated useful lives, Minimum Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum Estimated useful lives, Maximum Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Building [Member] Furniture, equipment, and software development costs [Member] Leasehold Improvements [Member] Albemarle and Bond Holdings [Member] Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member] Albemarle and bond holdings. Cash Converters International Limited [Member] Cash Converters International Limited [Member] Cash converters international limited. Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Profit for the year (net income) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) Net revenues Gross profit Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities Non-current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Summary of financial information for Cash Converters International Limited Summary of financial information for Albemarle & Bond Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Percentage of ownership Percentage of common shares owned Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost Total cost of common shares owned Reserve Percentage Of Loan Over 90 Days Past Due Reserve percentage of loan over 90 days past due. Reserve percentage of loan over 90 days past due Equity Method Investment Number Of Common Shares Owned Number of common shares owned Equity method investment number of common shares owned. Period Of Loans Past Due For Non Accrual Of Fees Auto title loan past due days Period of loans past due for non accrual of fees. Signature Loans [Member] Signature Loans [Member] Signature Loans Auto Title Loans [Member] Auto title loans [Member] Auto Title Loans Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Past Due Allowance for credit losses past due Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Past Due. Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Current Allowance for credit losses current Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Current. Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Past Due Percentage Allowance for credit losses past due percentage Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Past Due Percentage. Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Current Percentage Allowance for credit losses current percentage Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Current Percentage. Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Percentage Allowance for credit losses percentage Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Percentage. Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract] Acquisitions. Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] Long term debt Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Description Commitment fee description U S Pawn Operations [Member] U.S. Pawn Operations [Member] U. S. Pawn Operations. Merchandise Sales Merchandise sales Aggregate revenue during the period from the sale of merchandise in the normal course of business, after deducting returns, allowances and discounts. Scrap Sales Jewelry scrapping Sales Aggregate revenue during the period from jewelry scrapping sales. Merchandise Cost Of Goods Sold Merchandise cost of goods sold. Merchandise cost of goods sold Scrap Cost Of Goods Sold Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold Scrap cost of goods sold. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block] Operating segment information Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract] Separately identified segment assets Brokered Signature Loans Outstanding From Unaffiliated Lenders Brokered signature loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders. Brokered signature loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders Brokered Auto Title Loans Outstanding From Unaffiliated Lenders Brokered auto title loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders. Brokered auto title loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders Operating Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract] Operating Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract] Operating Segment Information. Segment Reporting Number Of Reportable Segments Number of reportable segments. Number of reportable segments Number Of Stores Offering Pawn Related Activities Number of stores offering pawn related activities. Number of stores offering pawn related activities Number Of Stores Offering Auto Title Loans Number of stores offering auto title loans. Number of stores offering auto title loans Canadian Cashmax Stores [Member] Canadian CASHMAX stores [Member] Canadian CASHMAX stores. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]