Store Count by Ownership Type (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2012 Store		Dec. 31, 2011 Store		Dec. 31, 2010 Store
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,324		1,232		1,150
Sales and Lease Ownership Excluding RIMCO
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,227		1,144		1,135
RIMCO
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	19		16		11
HomeSmart
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	78		71		3
Aarons Office Furniture
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores			1		1
Franchised Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	749	[1]	713	[1]	664	[1]
Systemwide Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	2,073		1,945		1,814

[1] As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, 929, 943 and 946 franchises had been awarded, respectively.