Receivables (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014 Loans to franchisees	Apr. 30, 2013 Loans to franchisees	Apr. 30, 2014 Emerald Advance lines of credit	Apr. 30, 2013 Emerald Advance lines of credit	Apr. 30, 2014 Term Loans	Apr. 30, 2013 Term Loans	Apr. 30, 2014 Revolving Lines Of Credit	Apr. 30, 2013 Revolving Lines Of Credit	Apr. 30, 2014 CashBack Receivables	Apr. 30, 2013 CashBack Receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Non-accrual status loans				$ 20,700,000	$ 30,000,000
Impaired non-accrual status term, days	60 days
Receivables, net		154,463,000	168,460,000	24,439,000	33,037,000	109,100,000	121,200,000	45,400,000	47,300,000	48,812,000	47,658,000
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due		0	100,000
Short-term										$ 1,900,000	$ 1,800,000