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Merger and Other Acquisition Expenses Merger and Other Acquisition Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Merger related expenses      
Transaction [1] $ 0 $ 18,252 $ 0
Severance and retention [2] 3,897 15,229 0
Other [3] 5,165 2,739 0
Total merger related expenses 9,062 36,220 0
Other Acquisition Costs [Abstract]      
Transaction and integration 0 450 2,875
Total other acquisition expenses 0 450 2,875
Total merger and other acquisition expenses 9,062 36,670 $ 2,875
Acquisition related costs, income tax benefit 3,900    
Employee Severance      
Other Acquisition Costs [Abstract]      
Payments for Restructuring 7,400 10,400  
Restructuring Reserve $ 1,300 $ 4,800  
[1] For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $3.9 million, respectively, related to the Merger transaction expenses; a significant portion of these expenses were not deductible for income tax purposes.
[2] For the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company made severance and retention payments of $7.4 million and $10.4 million, respectively, and as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, had $1.3 million and $4.8 million, respectively, accrued for future payments. Accrued severance and retention is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
[3] Represents accelerated share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards for certain First Cash employees which vested as a result of the Merger and other integration expenses.