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Amortization expense Operations expense Amortization Of Intangible Assets To Operations Expense Amortization of intangible assets to operations expense. Interest expense Amortization Recognized Interest Expense Amortization recognized interest expense. 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Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Common Stock Class A Non-voting Common Stock Class B Voting Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Future minimum rentals expected under subleases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Aggregate rentals over the lease term including lease renewal options Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block] Albemarle & Bond Holdings [Member] Cash Converters International Limited [Member] Summary of Recorded value and fair value of strategic investments Summary Of Recorded Value And Fair Value Of Strategic Investments [Abstract] Summary of recorded value and fair value of strategic investments. 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Percentage of common shares owned Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Total cost of common shares owned Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost Dividends received Proceeds from Dividends Received Equity Method Investment Income Loss Included in the retained earnings Equity Method Investment Income Loss Included in Retained Earnings Equity Method Investment Income Loss Included in Retained Earnings. Percentage Increase in total assets Equity Method Investment Percentage Increase In Assets Equity method investment percentage increase in total assets. Percentage increase in net income Equity Method Investment Percentage Increase Decrease In Net Income Equity method investment percentage increase decrease in net income. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Equity in net assets Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets Equity Method Investment Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity Number of owned and franchise stores Number Of Owned And Franchise Stores Number of owned and franchise stores. Cash converters number of days of earnings included Equity Method Investment Period Results Included In Combined Entity Equity method investment period results included in combined entity. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Restricted Stock [Member] Information on Class A Common Stock issued as acquisition Information On Class A Common Stock Issued As Acquisition [Abstract] Information on Class A Common Stock issued as acquisition. Shares issued due to acquisitions Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Compensation costs included in net income Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Gross compensation costs Gross Compensation Costs [Abstract] Gross compensation costs. Total gross compensation costs Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Income tax benefits Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Total income tax benefits Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Net compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information [Abstract] Information on accounts receivable, net, inventories, net and inventory Schedule Of Accounts Receivable And Inventory [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable and inventory. Information on advertising expense Information On Advertising Expense [Table Text Block] Information on advertising expense. Other Supplemental Information Other Supplemental Information [Table Text Block] Other supplemental information. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block] Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block] Information on accounts receivable, net, inventories, net and inventory Schedule Of Accounts Receivable And Inventory [Abstract] Schedule Of Accounts Receivable And Inventory. Pawn service charges receivable Pawn Service Charges Receivable [Abstract] Pawn service charges receivable. Gross pawn service charges receivable Service Charges Receivable Gross Service charges receivable gross. Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Service Charges Receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts service charges receivable. Pawn service charges receivable, net 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. Consumer loan fees receivable: Consumer Loan Fees Receivable [Abstract] Consumer loan fees receivable. Gross consumer loan fees receivable Consumer Loan Fees Receivable Gross Consumer loan fees receivable gross. Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees receivable Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Consumer Loan Fees Receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts consumer loan fees receivable. Consumer loan fees receivable, net Consumer 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. Inventory Inventory, Net [Abstract] Inventory, gross Inventory, Gross Inventory reserves Inventory Valuation Reserves Inventory, net Inventory, Net Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table] Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table] Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, by Class of Financing Receivable [Axis] Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, by Class of Financing Receivable [Axis] Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Class of Financing Receivable [Domain] Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Class of Financing Receivable [Domain] Secured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Secured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Secured short-term consumer loans. Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured Long Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured Long-term consumer loans. Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items] Aging analysis of past due financing receivables Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract] 1-30 Days Past Due Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 1 to 29 Days Past Due 31-60 Days Past Due Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due 61-90 Days Past Due Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due Over 90 Days Past Due Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due Total Past Due Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due Current receivable Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current Fair Value Adjustment Financing Receivable Fair Value Adjustment Financing Receivable Fair Value Adjustment Total Financing Receivable Financing Receivable Allowance Balance Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses Recorded Investment Over 90 Days and Accruing Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Contributions matching vested in service Contributions Matching Vested In Service Contributions matching vested in service. Contributions matching vested in pro rata basis Contributions Matching Vested In Pro Rata Basis Contributions matching vested in pro rata basis. 100% vested in all matching contributions after years of service Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Fully Vested, Period of Service, Minimum Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Fully Vested, Period of Service, Minimum Vesting period of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Vesting Period Of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Vesting period of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan vesting in pro-rata basis Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Vesting In Pro Rata Basis Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan vesting in pro-rata basis. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan vesting in the event of the participant's death or disability or the termination of the plan due to a change in control Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Vesting In Event Of Participant's Death Or Disability Or Termination Of Plan Due To Change In Control Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan vesting in the event of the participant's death or disability or the termination of the plan due to a change in control. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan vesting In event of participant reaching retirement age, percentage Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Vesting In Event Of Participant Reaching Retirement Age, Percentage Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Vesting In Event Of Participant Reaching Retirement Age, Percentage Term of contract Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan Terms Of Service Supplemental employee retirement plan terms of service. Components of the income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State and foreign Current State And Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Current state and foreign tax expense benefit. Total Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State and foreign Deferred State And Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred state and foreign tax expense benefit. Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Executive Officer [Member] Executive Officer [Member] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Payment Equal to Base Salary, Period Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Payment Equal to Base Salary, Period Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Cash Payment Equal to Base Salary, Period Post employment benefit liability Postemployment Benefits Liability Period of consulting agreement Post Employment Benefit Period Post employment benefit period. Shares unvested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Annual consulting fee Consulting Agreement Annual Consulting Fee Consulting Agreement Annual Consulting Fee. Percentage of annual fee for incentive bonus Percentage Of Annual Fee For Incentive Bonus Percentage of annual fee for incentive bonus. Maximum percentage of annual fee Percentage Of Annual Fee For Incentive Bonus Maximum Percentage Of Annual Fee For Incentive Bonus Maximum. Termination of agreement by Death or disability Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability Description of payment on termination of agreement by death or disability. Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability, Payment Equal to Consulting Fee Agreement, Period Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability, Payment Equal to Consulting Fee Agreement, Period Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability, Payment Equal to Consulting Fee Agreement, Period Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability, Payment Equal to Incentive Bonus, Period Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability, Payment Equal to Incentive Bonus, Period Description Of Payment On Termination Of Agreement By Death Or Disability, Payment Equal to Incentive Bonus, Period Additional annual incentive bonuses Additional Payment In Lieu Of Annual Incentive Bonus Additional payment in Lieu of annual incentive bonus. Initial term of agreement Period Of Post Employment Benefits Agreement Period of post employment benefits agreement. Period of non compete agreements Period Of Non Compete Agreements Period of non compete agreements. Additional term of agreement Additional Period Of Post Employment Benefits Agreement Additional period of post employment benefits agreement. Period for termination notice Period For Termination Notice Period for termination notice. Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits, Period Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits, Period Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, Severance Benefits, Period Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Contribution Plan [Member] Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Contribution and amortized expense related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Contribution And Amortized Expense Related To Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan [Abstract] Contribution and amortized expense related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Amortized expense due to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Leases Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Quarterly Information (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Condensed consolidated Statement of cash flows Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Other Depreciation and Amortization Consumer loan loss provisions Provision for Doubtful Accounts Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Stock compensation Share-based Compensation Income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract] Service charges and fees receivable, net Increase Decrease In Service Charges And Fees Receivable Increase (decrease) in pawn service charges and loan fees receivable. Inventory, net Increase (Decrease) in Retail Related Inventories Prepaid expenses, other current assets, and other assets, net Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Customer layaway deposits Increase (Decrease) in Customer Deposits Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income taxes receivable/payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Loans made Loans made Cash outlay associated with extending loans to customers. Loans repaid Loans repaid Cash received from customers to repay outstanding loans. Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral 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. Additions to property and equipment Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Proceeds on disposal of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Investments in unconsolidated affiliates Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Excess tax benefit from stock compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Debt issuance cost Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Proceeds on revolving line of credit Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Payments on revolving line of credit Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Proceeds from bank borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Payments on bank borrowings and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Change in cash and equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Non-designated derivatives [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Gold Collar [Member] Gold Collar [Member] Gold collar. Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Other (income) expense [Member] Other Income [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statement of operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net [Abstract] (Gains) Losses Recognized in Income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net Common Stock, Options, and Stock Compensation Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block] Fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statement of operations Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Summary of major class of indefinite-lived intangible asset Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract] Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets. Pawn licenses Pawn Licenses Pawn licenses. Trade name Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Goodwill Total Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill Indefinite-lived intangible assets including goodwill. Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Software [Member] Software [Member] Capital lease equipment [Member] Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and Equipment (Textuals) [Abstract] Property and Equipment (Textuals) [Abstract] Property and Equipment. Depreciation expense Carrying Amount Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated Depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Summary of financial information for Cash Converters International Limited Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] Current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Non-current assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Assets Total assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Non-current liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Noncurrent Liabilities Shareholders' equity Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Equity or Capital Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity Gross revenues Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Gross profit Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Gross Profit (Loss) Profit for the year (net income) Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Interest (income) expense Net income per common share: Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Us Pawn Operations [Member] Us Pawn Operations [Member] US pawn operations. Cash and cash equivalents Segment Cash and Equivalents Segment Cash and Equivalents Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Pawn loans, net Pawn loans Short-term loans collateralized by tangible personal property. Consumer loans, net Current And Noncurrent Consumer Loans Net Total Current and Noncurrent consumer loans, net. Service charges and fees receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net Inventory, net Property and equipment, net Segment Property Plant and Equipment Net Segment Property Plant and Equipment Net Non-current cash, restricted Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Intangibles, net segment intangibles segment intangibles Total separately identified recorded segment assets Segment Reporting Information Separately Identified Segment Assets Segment reporting information separately identified segment assets. Consumer loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders Brokered Consumer Loans Outstanding From Unaffiliated Lenders Brokered consumer loans outstanding from unaffiliated lenders. Corporate assets corporate assets corporate assets Total assets Assets Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Pawn Licenses [Member] Pawn Licenses [Member] Pawn Licenses [Member] Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Favorable Lease Asset [Member] Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member] Non-compete agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Contractual relationship [Member] Contractual Relationship [Member] Contractual relationship. Acquisitions of domestic and foreign pawn lending locations Acquisitions of domestic and foreign pawn lending locations [Abstract] Acquisitions of domestic and foreign pawn lending locations. Consideration: Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract] Equity instruments Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Deferred Consideration Deferred Consideration Deferred consideration. Fair value of total consideration transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Cash acquired Business Acquisition Cash Acquired Business acquisition cash acquired. Current assets: Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract] Pawn loans Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Pawn Loans Current Business acquisition purchase price allocation pawn loans current. Consumer loans, net Loans And Leases Receivable Net Amount Reported Loans and leases receivable net amount reported. Service charges and fees receivable Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Service Charges Receivable Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation service charges receivable net. Inventory, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory Deferred tax asset Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Asset Current Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred income taxes asset current. Prepaid expenses and other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Property and equipment, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Goodwill Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Non-current consumer loans, net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Noncurrent Consumer Loans Net Business acquisition purchase price allocation noncurrent consumer loans net. Intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable Other assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Total assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired Current liabilities: Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Accounts Payable And Other Accrued Expenses Business acquisition purchase price allocation current liabilities, accounts payable and other accrued expenses. Customer layaway deposits Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Customer Layaway Deposits Customer layaway deposits. Current maturities of long-term debt Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt Other current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Other Liabilities Total current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Deferred gains and other long-term liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Deferred tax liability Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Tax Liability Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred tax liability. Total liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed Redeemable noncontrolling interest Business Acquisition Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Equity Fair Value Business acquisition redeemable noncontrolling interest equity fair value. Net assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Goodwill deductible for tax purposes Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired: Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired [Abstract] Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired. Pawn licenses Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Definite lived intangible assets acquired: Definite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired [Abstract] Definite lived intangible assets acquired. Definite lived intangible assets Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount Employment Agreements Compensation Related Costs, General [Text Block] Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Financing Receivable Information by Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Information by Portfolio Segment [Axis] Financing Receivable Allowance [Domain] Financing Receivable Allowance [Domain] Unsecured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured Short Term Consumer Loans [Member] Unsecured short term consumer loans. Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items] Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items] Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in financing receivables Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward] Allowance Balance at Beginning of Period Charge-offs Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Charge-offs Recoveries Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recoveries Provisions Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Provisions Translation Adjustment Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Foreign Currency Translation Allowance Balance at End of Period Financing Receivable at End of Period Net components of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Information on advertising expense Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising Expense Advertising Expense Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Line Items] [Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table] Effective income tax rate Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Future Minimum Rentals Expected Leases, Operating [Abstract] 2013 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Capital Lease Payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] 2013 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current 2014 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years 2015 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years 2016 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years 2017 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Total Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due 2013 Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Receivable Current Operating leases future minimum sublease rentals receivable current. 2014 Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Receivable In Two Years Operating leases future minimum sublease rentals receivable in two years. 2015 Operating Leases Future Minimums Sublease Rentals Receivable In Three Years Operating leases future minimums sublease rentals receivable in three years. 2016 Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Receivable In Four Years Operating leases future minimum sublease rentals receivable in four years. 2017 Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Receivable In Five Years Operating leases future minimum sublease rentals receivable in five years. Thereafter Operating Leases Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Receivable Thereafter Operating leases future minimum sublease rentals receivable thereafter. Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets: Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash, restricted Consumer loans, net Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Reported Amount, Consumer 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. Consumer loan fees receivable, net Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Receivable from affiliates Due from Affiliate, Current Federal income tax receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total current assets Assets, Current Investment in subsidiaries Investments In Subsidiaries Investment in subsidiaries. Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Deferred tax asset, non-current Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Non-current consumer loans, net Loans And Leases Receivable Net Reported Amount Consumer Non Current Non current consumer loans. Other assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Liabilities and stockholders' equity: Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current maturities of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Current Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Expenses, Current Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Expenses, Current Customer layaway deposits Customer Deposits, Current Intercompany payables Intercompany Payables Current Intercompany Payables Current. 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Renewable term of lease Renewable Term Of Lease Renewable term of lease. Unamortized long-term portion of deferred gains Sale Leaseback Transaction Deferred Gain Noncurrent Sale leaseback transaction deferred gain noncurrent. Short-term portion of deferred gains included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Sale Leaseback Transaction Deferred Gain Current Sale leaseback transaction deferred gain current. 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