v3.19.2

Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) - Operating Segments - store | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
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Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 1,528 | 1,709
Company-operated Aaron's Branded Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 1,171 | 1,179
Franchised Stores |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |
Number of retail stores | 357 | 530

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