v3.6.0.2

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Footnote) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 transaction store | Dec. 31, 2015 store | Dec. 31, 2014 store
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Franchises granted (in number of stores) | store | 749 | 813 | 920
Operating Segments | Progressive |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Virtual lease to own transactions completed (at least) | transaction | 1 |  |

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