Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) $ in Thousands |
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Dec. 31, 2018
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Dec. 31, 2017
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Dec. 31, 2016
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| 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 |