Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
REVENUES:
Lease Revenues and Fees	$ 1,676,391	$ 1,516,508	$ 1,402,053
Retail Sales	38,455	38,557	40,556
Non-Retail Sales	425,915	388,960	362,273
Franchise Royalties and Fees	66,655	63,255	59,112
Other	15,172	15,051	12,344
Revenues	2,222,588	2,022,331	1,876,338
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Retail Cost of Sales	21,719	22,738	23,013
Non-Retail Cost of Sales	389,357	353,745	330,918
Operating Expenses	952,262	868,716	824,929
Lawsuit (Income) Expense	(35,500)	36,500
Retirement/Separation Charges	10,394	3,532
Depreciation of Lease Merchandise	604,650	550,732	504,105
Costs and Expenses, Total	1,942,882	1,835,963	1,682,965
OPERATING PROFIT	279,706	186,368	193,373
Interest Income	3,541	1,718	509
Interest Expense	(6,392)	(4,709)	(3,096)
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	276,855	183,377	190,786
INCOME TAXES	103,812	69,610	72,410
NET EARNINGS	$ 173,043	$ 113,767	$ 118,376
EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 2.28	$ 1.46	$ 1.46
EARNINGS PER SHARE ASSUMING DILUTION	$ 2.25	$ 1.43	$ 1.44