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Receivables (Schedule Of Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 24,215	$ 23,717	$ 30,699
Long-term	11,689	13,007	18,539
Receivables, net	35,904	36,724	49,238
Loans To Franchisees [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	60,459	61,252	62,313
Long-term	112,810	109,837	123,962
Receivables, net	$ 173,269	$ 171,089	$ 186,275

An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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