PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Summary of Property and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, historical cost	$ 1,373,079	$ 1,203,488
Less: accumulated depreciation	(522,751)	(446,247)
Property and equipment, net	850,328	757,241
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, historical cost	238,374	224,278
Building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, historical cost	650,060	592,749
Fixtures and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, historical cost	385,100	343,859
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, historical cost	$ 99,545	$ 42,602