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Receivables (Schedule Of Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Emerald Advance lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 20,577	$ 23,218
Long-term	3,862	9,819
Receivables, net	24,439	33,037
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	63,716	65,413
Long-term	90,747	103,047
Receivables, net	154,463	168,460
CashBack Receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	48,812	47,658
Long-term	0	0
Receivables, net	$ 48,812	$ 47,658

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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