| Document And Entity Information | Jan. 06, 2022 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 6, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FRANKLIN COVEY CO. |
| Entity File Number | 001-11107 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | UT |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-0401551 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2200 West Parkway Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Salt Lake City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84119-2099 |
| City Area Code | 801 |
| Local Phone Number | 817-1776 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.05 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | FC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000886206 |
