Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
REVENUES:
Lease Revenues and Fees	$ 1,748,699	$ 1,676,391	$ 1,516,508
Retail Sales	40,876	38,455	38,557
Non-Retail Sales	371,292	425,915	388,960
Franchise Royalties and Fees	68,575	66,655	63,255
Other	5,189	5,411	5,298
Revenues	2,234,631	2,212,827	2,012,578
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Retail Cost of Sales	24,318	21,608	22,619
Non-Retail Cost of Sales	337,581	387,362	351,887
Operating Expenses	1,022,684	952,617	866,600
Legal and Regulatory Expense/(Income)	28,400	(35,500)	36,500
Retirement and Vacation Charges	4,917	10,394	3,532
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise	628,089	601,552	547,839
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net	1,584	(2,235)	(3,550)
Costs and Expenses, Total	2,047,573	1,935,798	1,825,427
OPERATING PROFIT	187,058	277,029	187,151
Interest Income	2,998	3,541	1,718
Interest Expense	(5,613)	(6,392)	(4,709)
Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net	517	2,677	(783)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	184,960	276,855	183,377
INCOME TAXES	64,294	103,812	69,610
NET EARNINGS	$ 120,666	$ 173,043	$ 113,767
EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 1.59	$ 2.28	$ 1.46
EARNINGS PER SHARE ASSUMING DILUTION	$ 1.58	$ 2.25	$ 1.43