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Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) - Operating Segments - Store | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
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Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 1,699 | 1,750
Company-operated Aaron's Branded Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 1,267 | 1,181
Franchised Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 432 | 569

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