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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2020 numberOfStore | Aug. 31, 2020 numberOfStore | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of stores acquired | 9 | 10 |  |
Acquisition expenses | $ |  |  | $ 3.1 | $ 2.5
CALIFORNIA |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of stores acquired | 8 |  |  |
ARIZONA |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of stores acquired | 1 |  |  |

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