v3.10.0.1

Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2018 franchise | Jun. 30, 2018 franchise state | Dec. 31, 2017 franchise
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of Businesses Acquired |  | 5 | 4
Progressive Leasing |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of states in which entity operates | state |  | 46 |
Subsequent Event |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of Businesses Acquired | 3 |  |

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