Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted cash Finance Receivables, Net, Current Finance receivables, net Finance receivables, net Current portion Finance receivables, net of allowance for loan losses of $10,889 and $13,373 Short-term Investments Short-term investments, certificates of deposit Amounts receivable related to commissions earned as agent and funds held on deposit in support of certain card activity. Card Related Prefunding and Receivables Card related pre-funding and receivables Other Assets, Current Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Noncurrent Assets Finance Receivables Net, Noncurrent Finance receivables, net Non-current portion Finance receivables, net Finance receivables, net of allowance for loan losses of $2,120 and $2,846 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, leasehold improvements and equipment, net Leasehold improvements and equipment, net Goodwill Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangible assets Other Intangible Assets Deposits Assets Security deposits Assets Total assets Total Assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of current portion money orders payable. Money Orders Payable, Current Money orders payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued interest Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of capital lease obligation Line of credit, current Current portion of lines of credit Current portion of line of credit, net of deferred issuance costs of $522 and $14 Represents the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of the portions of subsidiary notes payable due within one year or the operating cycle if longer. Short - term portion Current portion of subsidiary note payable Current portion of subsidiary notes payable, net of deferred issuance costs of $425 and $7 Net principal, current Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenue Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Noncurrent Liabilities General description of claims, deemed to be reimbursable relating to the termination of lease contracts and programs. Lease Termination Payable Lease termination payable Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Capital lease obligation Lines of credit Line of credit, net of deferred issuance costs of $-0- and $760 Line of credit, noncurrent Represents the sum of the carrying values, as of the balance sheet date, of the portions of subsidiary notes payable due (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer), excluding current portion. Subsidiary Note Payable Non Current Net principal, noncurrent Subsidiary notes payable, net of deferred issuance costs of $22 and $617 Subsidiary note payable Net principal, Noncurrent Senior secured notes, net of deferred issuance costs of $2,562 and $2,861 Senior secured notes Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax liability, net Deferred tax liability Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 300,000 authorized shares and 7,982 outstanding shares at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained deficit Treasury Stock, Value Treasury stock Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance Balance Total stockholders' deficit Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders' equity Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Classified [Abstract] Finance receivables, net Allowance for Loan Losses Finance Receivables Current Finance receivables current, allowance for loan losses (in dollars) Allowance for Loan Losses Finance Receivables, Noncurrent Finance receivables noncurrent, allowance for loan losses (in dollars) Deferred Finance Costs, Current, Net Net of deferred issuance costs, current liabilities (in dollars) Deferred issuance costs, current Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Net of deferred issuance costs, noncurrent liabilities (in dollars) Deferred Issuance costs, noncurrent Consolidated Statements of Operations Revenues [Abstract] Revenues: Fees and interest on receivables. Finance Receivable Fees Finance receivable fees Represents fees for a fee-based credit service program (CSO program) to assist our customers to obtain credit through agency agreements with unaffiliated third-party lenders. Credit Service Fees Credit service fees Credit service fees Fees charged for providing check cashing related services. Check Cashing Fees Revenues Check cashing fees Fees and Commissions, Debit Cards Card fees Revenue, Other Financial Services Other Revenues Total revenues Total Revenues Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Labor and Related Expense Salaries Provision for Loan and Lease Losses Provision for loan losses Allowance for TDR's Occupancy, Net Occupancy Marketing and Advertising Expense Advertising and marketing Business Exit Costs Lease termination costs Lease termination Cost of Services, Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Other Cost and Expense, Operating Other Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Gross Profit Operating Gross Profit Operating gross profit Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Corporate and other expenses General and Administrative Expense Corporate expenses Amount of lease termination expense Lease Termination Lease termination costs Lease termination Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and Amortization Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net Interest expense, net Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary Loss on sale of subsidiary Loss on sale of subsidiary Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gain on debt extinguishment Gain on Debt Extinguishment Represents the aggregate amount of expense or income from corporate and other related activities during the period. Corporate and Other Expense (Income) Total corporate and other expenses Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) from continuing operations, before tax Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision (benefit) for income taxes Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Net loss Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Deficit Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock-based compensation expense Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Loss on disposal of assets Depreciation Depreciation Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization of note discount and deferred debt issuance costs Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of intangibles Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Trading Securities Short-term investments The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of amounts due within one year (or one business cycle) from card holders. Increase (Decrease) in Card Receivables Card related pre-funding and receivables Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Interest Payable, Net Accrued interest The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of money orders payable. Increase (Decrease) in Money Orders Payable Money orders payable The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in lease termination payable. Increase Decrease In Lease Termination Payable Lease termination payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities Payments to Acquire Finance Receivables Net receivables originated Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Purchase of leasehold improvements and equipment Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities The cash outflow associated with the buy-back of senior secured notes. Payments For Buy Back Of Senior Secured Notes Repurchase of senior secured notes Proceeds from Related Party Debt Proceeds from subsidiary note Repayments of Related Party Debt Payments on subsidiary note Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Payments on capital lease obligations Payments on capital lease obligations, net Proceeds from lines of credit Net proceeds (payments) on lines of credit Proceeds on lines of credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Net payments on lines of credit The cash inflow received from third parties in connection with debt origination. Proceeds from Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents: Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Ending Beginning Ownership, Nature of Business, and Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Ownership, Nature of Business, and Significant Accounting Policies Finance Receivables, Credit Quality Information and Allowance for Loan Losses Financing Receivables [Text Block] Finance Receivables, Credit Quality Information and Allowance for Loan Losses Related Party Transactions and Balances Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions and Balances Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Pledged Assets and Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Pledged Assets and Debt Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Operating and Capital Lease Commitments and Total Rental Expense Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Operating and Capital Lease Commitments and Total Rental Expense Concentrations of Credit Risks Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Concentrations of Credit Risks Contingencies Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Stock Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock Based Compensation Business Segments Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Business Segments Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Transactions with Variable Interest Entities Represents the qualitative and quantitative information about the reporting entity's involvement with the Variable Interest Entity(VIE) not as a primary beneficiary, including, but not limited to, the nature, purpose, size, and activities of the VIE, including how the entity is financed. Transactions with Variable Interest Entities Not Primary Beneficiary Disclosure [Text Block] Transactions with Variable Interest Entities Supplemental Guarantor Information Guarantees [Text Block] Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of consolidation Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business segments Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue recognition Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Finance receivables Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block] Allowance for loan losses Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] Lease Termination Payable Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair value of financial instruments Disclosure of accounting policy for treasury stock. Treasury Stock Policy [Policy Text Block] Treasury stock Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] Subsequent events Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of finance receivables representing amounts due from customers for advances Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the allowance for loan losses by product type Tabular disclosure of changes in the accrual for third-party loan losses. Schedule of Changes in Accrual for Third Party Losses [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the accrual for third-party lender losses Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Schedule of aging of receivables Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of senior secured notes payable Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of lines of credit Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of subsidiary note payable Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] Summary of allocation of portfolio balance by state