Store Count by Ownership Type (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013 store		Dec. 31, 2012 store		Dec. 31, 2011 store
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,370		1,324		1,232
Sales and Lease Ownership Excluding RIMCO
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,262		1,227		1,144
HomeSmart
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	81		78		71
RIMCO
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	27		19		16
Aarons Office Furniture
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	0		0		1
Franchised Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	781	[1]	749	[1]	713	[1]
Systemwide Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	2,151		2,073		1,945

[1] As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 940, 929 and 943 franchises had been awarded, respectively.