v3.10.0.1

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) store | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) store | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) store
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Franchises granted (in number of stores) | 388 | 580 | 749
Progressive Leasing |  |  |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Invoice Volume | $ | $ 1,429,550 | $ 1,160,732 | $ 884,812
Operating Segments | Company-operated Aaron's Branded Stores |  |  |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Company operated stores | 1,312 | 1,175 | 1,165
Operating Segments | Franchised Stores |  |  |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Company operated stores | 377 | 551 | 699
Operating Segments | Systemwide Stores |  |  |
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Company operated stores | 1,689 | 1,726 | 1,864

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