Operating Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of store operating income with consolidated income before income taxes
Store operating income	$ 79,527	$ 69,728
Administrative	19,711	26,138
Depreciation and amortization	5,255	4,179
(Gain) / loss on sale or disposal of assets	(201)	7
Interest income	(39)	(3)
Interest expense	590	300
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates	(4,161)	(3,367)
Other income	(1,119)	(61)
Income before income taxes	59,491	42,535
U.S. Pawn Operations [Member]
Reconciliation of store operating income with consolidated income before income taxes
Store operating income	57,851	49,609
EZMONEY Operations [Member]
Reconciliation of store operating income with consolidated income before income taxes
Store operating income	15,472	17,735
Empeno Facil [Member]
Reconciliation of store operating income with consolidated income before income taxes
Store operating income	$ 6,204	$ 2,384