RCI Hospitality (RICK) 10-K 16 Dec 13 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 02, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'RICK	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	9,561,430	'
Entity Registrant Name	'RICKS CABARET INTERNATIONAL INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000935419	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-30	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$100,307,577

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$10,656	$5,520
Accounts receivable:	'	'
Trade, net	1,382	1,743
Other, net	319	296
Marketable securities	555	1,059
Inventories	1,462	1,260
Deferred tax asset	4,618	3,635
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,668	1,123
Assets of discontinued operations	21	72
Total current assets	20,681	14,708
Property and equipment, net	98,611	79,940
Other assets:	'	'
Goodwill	43,987	43,421
Indefinite lived intangibles, net	54,966	50,608
Definite lived intangibles, net	1,065	1,177
Other	3,790	2,539
Total other assets	103,808	97,745
Total assets	223,100	192,393
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Accounts payable	1,804	1,865
Accrued liabilities	5,229	4,298
Texas patron tax liability	13,035	9,849
Current portion of derivative liabilities	0	75
Current portion of long-term debt	8,830	6,603
Liabilities of discontinued operations	48	163
Total current liabilities	28,946	22,853
Deferred tax liability	26,354	23,963
Other long-term liabilities	956	833
Long-term debt	69,762	56,925
Total liabilities	126,018	104,574
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Temporary equity - Common stock, subject to put rights zero and 9 shares, respectively	0	207
PERMANENT STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.10 par, 1,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par, 20,000 shares authorized; 9,504 and 9,584 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	95	96
Additional paid-in capital	61,506	61,212
Accumulated other comprehensive income	50	59
Retained earnings	32,130	22,939
Total Rick’s permanent stockholders’ equity	93,781	84,306
Noncontrolling interests	3,301	3,306
Total permanent stockholders’ equity	97,082	87,612
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$223,100	$192,393

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Change in temporary equity (in shares)	0	9
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.10	$0.10
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000	20,000
Common stock, shares issued	9,504	9,584
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,504	9,584

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
Sales of alcoholic beverages	$43,189	$38,687	$32,575
Sales of food and merchandise	12,249	8,810	7,402
Service revenues	49,974	41,942	38,178
Other	6,796	5,781	5,336
Total revenues	112,208	95,220	83,491
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Cost of goods sold	14,152	12,644	10,427
Salaries and wages	25,145	20,857	18,321
Stock-based compensation	847	315	8
Other general and administrative:	'	'	'
Taxes and permits	17,607	14,639	12,542
Charge card fees	1,482	1,352	1,361
Rent	3,642	2,872	2,988
Legal and professional	3,114	5,861	2,289
Advertising and marketing	4,611	4,046	3,471
Depreciation and amortization	5,314	4,921	3,904
Insurance	2,208	1,439	1,157
Utilities	2,241	1,762	1,605
Loss on sale of property and other	16	332	0
Other	9,716	7,667	6,624
Total operating expenses	90,095	78,707	64,697
Income from operations	22,113	16,513	18,794
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest income	9	19	118
Interest expense	-6,538	-4,003	-3,930
Interest expense - loan origination costs	-539	-310	-359
Gain on change in fair value of derivative instruments	1	117	129
Gain on settlement of debt	0	0	903
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	15,046	12,336	15,655
Income taxes	5,501	4,374	5,403
Income from continuing operations	9,545	7,962	10,252
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-143	-172	-2,195
Net income	9,402	7,790	8,057
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-211	-212	-211
Net income attributable to Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc.	$9,191	$7,578	$7,846
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Rick’s shareholders:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.98	$0.80	$1.01
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.02)	($0.02)	($0.22)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.97	$0.78	$0.79
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Rick’s shareholders:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.98	$0.80	$1.01
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.02)	($0.22)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$0.96	$0.78	$0.79
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	9,518	9,691	9,930
Diluted (in shares)	9,615	9,697	9,932

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$9,402	$7,790	$8,057
Other comprehensive income:	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale	-9	49	10
Comprehensive income	9,393	7,839	8,067
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-211	-212	-211
Comprehensive income to common stockholders	$9,182	$7,627	$7,856

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PERMANENT STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands
Balance at Sep. 30, 2010	$73,253	$98	$62,326	$0	$7,515	$0	$3,314
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2010	'	9,766	'	'	'	0	'
Stock options exercised	189	0	189	0	0	0	0
Stock options exercised (in shares)	25	25	'	'	'	0	'
Change in temporary equity	518	0	518	0	0	0	0
Change in temporary equity (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	0	'
Common stock issued for debt and interest	270	0	270	0	0	0	0
Common stock issued for debt and interest (in shares)	'	26	'	'	'	0	'
settlement of lawsuit	1,400	1	1,399	0	0	0	0
settlement of lawsuit (in shares)	'	70	'	'	'	0	'
Purchase of treasury shares	-3,267	0	0	0	0	-3,267	0
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	415	'
Cancelled treasury shares	0	-3	-3,264	0	0	3,267	0
Cancelled treasury shares (in shares)	'	-283	'	'	'	-415	'
Stock-based compensation	8	0	8	0	0	0	'
Warrants exercised	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beneficial debt conversion feature	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments to noncontrolling interest	-216	0	0	0	0	0	-216
Change in marketable securities	10	0	0	10	0	0	0
Net income	8,057	0	0	0	7,846	0	211
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	80,222	96	61,446	10	15,361	0	3,309
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011	'	9,604	'	'	'	0	'
Stock options exercised (in shares)	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in temporary equity	503	0	503	0	0	0	0
Change in temporary equity (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	0	'
Purchase of treasury shares	-2,092	0	0	0	0	-2,092	0
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	262	'
Cancelled treasury shares	0	-1	-2,091	0	0	2,092	0
Cancelled treasury shares (in shares)	'	-140	'	'	'	-262	'
Stock-based compensation	315	0	315	0	0	0	'
Warrants exercised	1,040	1	1,039	0	0	0	'
Warrants exercised (in shares)	'	120	'	'	'	0	'
Beneficial debt conversion feature	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments to noncontrolling interest	-215	0	0	0	0	0	-215
Change in marketable securities	49	0	0	49	0	0	0
Net income	7,790	0	0	0	7,578	0	212
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	87,612	96	61,212	59	22,939	0	3,306
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012	'	9,584	'	'	'	0	'
Stock options exercised (in shares)	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Change in temporary equity	73	0	73	0	0	0	0
Change in temporary equity (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	0	'
Purchase of treasury shares	-1,623	0	0	0	0	-1,623	0
Purchase of treasury shares (in shares)	'	0	'	'	'	192	'
Cancelled treasury shares	0	-2	-1,621	0	0	1,623	0
Cancelled treasury shares (in shares)	'	-180	'	'	'	-192	'
Stock-based compensation	847	0	847	0	0	0	0
Warrants exercised	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock issued in business combination	863	1	862	0	0	0	0
Stock issued in business combination (in shares)	'	100	'	'	'	0	'
Beneficial debt conversion feature	33	0	33	0	0	0	0
Issuance of warrants	100	0	100	0	0	0	0
Payments to noncontrolling interest	-216	0	0	0	0	0	-216
Change in marketable securities	-9	0	0	-9	0	0	0
Net income	9,402	0	0	0	9,191	0	211
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$97,082	$95	$61,506	$50	$32,130	$0	$3,301
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	'	9,504	'	'	'	0	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$9,402	$7,790	$8,057
Loss from discontinued operations	143	172	2,195
Income (loss) from continuing operations	9,545	7,962	10,252
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	5,314	4,921	3,904
Deferred taxes	261	1,855	3,776
Loss on sale of property and other	16	332	0
Gain on settlement of debt	0	0	-903
Amortization of note discount	158	145	145
(Gain) loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments	-1	-117	-129
Amortization of beneficial conversion	2	0	0
Deferred rents	106	49	65
Stock compensation expense	847	315	8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	337	-82	-1,075
Inventories	-202	-34	-91
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-1,950	-1,220	-306
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,156	4,443	2,144
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	18,589	18,569	17,790
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations	-208	-144	1,091
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,381	18,425	18,881
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property	140	1,245	0
Purchase of investments	-600	-500	0
Proceeds from sale marketable securities	500	0	-505
Additions to property and equipment	-9,675	-6,898	-11,533
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-1,790	-4,882	-4,281
Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	-11,425	-11,035	-16,319
Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	0	0	-21
Net cash used in investing activities	-11,425	-11,035	-16,340
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	0	189
Proceeds from long-term debt	9,498	0	750
Warrants exercised	0	1,040	0
Purchase of put options and payments on derivative instrument	-138	-1,895	-2,043
Payments on long-term debt	-9,341	-8,406	-6,855
Purchase of treasury stock	-1,623	-2,092	-3,267
Distribution to minority interests	-216	-215	-216
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations	-1,820	-11,568	-11,442
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	5,136	-4,178	-8,901
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD	5,520	9,698	18,599
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	10,656	5,520	9,698
CASH PAID DURING PERIOD FOR:	'	'	'
Interest	6,559	3,832	4,050
Income taxes	$4,933	$2,569	$2,613

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NON CASH TRANSACTIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Purchase and retirement of treasury shares: Number of shares	192	262	415
Purchase and retirement of treasury shares: Cost of shares	$1,623	$2,092	$3,267
Issue of shares of common stock for debt and interest Number of shares	0	0	26
Issue of shares of common stock for debt and interest Value of shares	0	0	269
Issue of detachable warrants in conjunction with debt (classified as discount on debt with offset to additional paid-in capital) Number of shares	0	0	0
Issue of detachable warrants in conjunction with debt (classified as discount on debt with offset to additional paid-in capital) Value of warrants	100	0	0
Debt incurred with seller in connection with acquiring businesses and real estate	14,880	36,236	0
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	-9	49	10
Beneficial debt conversion feature on convertible debt	33	0	0
Transfer of shares from temporary equity to permanent equity - settlement of cross-litigation Number of shares	0	0	70
Transfer of shares from temporary equity to permanent equity - settlement of cross-litigation Value of shares	0	0	1,400
Issue of shares of common stock for acquiring a business Number of shares	100	0	0
Issue of shares of common stock for acquiring a business Value of shares	$863	$0	$0

Nature_of_Business

Nature of Business	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	A.	Nature of Business
	Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (the “Company”) is a Texas corporation incorporated in 1994. Through its subsidiaries, the Company currently owns and operates establishments that offer live adult entertainment, restaurant, and/or bar operations. These  establishments are located in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth Odessa, Lubbock, Longview, Tye, Edinburg, El Paso, Harlingen, Lubbock and Beaumont Texas, as well as Minneapolis, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charlotte, North Carolina, New York, New York, Miami Gardens, Florida, Phoenix, Arizona, Los Angeles, California and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Company also owns and operates a media division. The Company’s corporate offices are located in Houston, Texas.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	B.	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Accounting
	The accounts are maintained and the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP).
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries in which a controlling interest it owned. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, forecasted future events and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and assumptions may vary under different assumptions or conditions. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. We believe the accounting policies below are critical in the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.  The Company maintains deposits in several financial institutions, which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").  The Company has not experienced any losses related to amounts in excess of FDIC limits.
	Accounts and Notes Receivable
	Trade accounts receivable for the nightclub operation is primarily comprised of credit card charges, which are generally converted to cash in two to five days after a purchase is made.  The media division’s accounts receivable is primarily comprised of receivables for advertising sales and Expo registration. The Company’s accounts receivable, other is comprised of employee advances and other miscellaneous receivables. The long-term portion of notes receivable are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes interest income on notes receivable based on the terms of the agreement and based upon management’s evaluation that the notes receivable and interest income will be collected. The Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts or notes when, based on management judgment, circumstances indicate that accounts or notes receivable will not be collected.
	Inventories
	Inventories include alcoholic beverages, food, and Company merchandise. Inventories are carried at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis), or market.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Provisions for depreciation and amortization are made using straight-line rates over the estimated useful lives of the related assets and the shorter of useful lives or terms of the applicable leases for leasehold improvements. Buildings have estimated useful lives ranging from 29 to 40 years. Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements have estimated useful lives between five and 40 years. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives are capitalized. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The cost of assets sold or abandoned and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gains or losses are charged or credited in the accompanying consolidated statement of income of the respective period.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	FASB ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Others addresses the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. Under FASB ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but reviewed on an annual basis for impairment, or sooner if there is an indication of impairment. The Company reviews property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of its carrying amounts to future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized equals the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value.  Assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows when assessing impairment, principally at the club level. Cash flows for our club assets are identified at the individual club level.  The Company’s annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets was performed as of September 30, 2013.   The Company did not recognize impairment for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011.   All of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets relate to the nightclubs, except for $567,000 related to the acquisition of the media division. Definite lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives. Fully amortized assets are written-off against accumulated amortization.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The Company calculates the fair value of its assets and liabilities which qualify as financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to consolidated financial statements when the fair value is different than the carrying value of these financial instruments. The estimated fair value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of short and long-term debt also approximates fair value since these instruments bear market rates of interest. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company accounts for financial instruments that are indexed to and potentially settled in, its own stock, including stock put options, in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity .  Under certain circumstances that would require the Company to settle these equity items in cash, and without regard to probability, FASB ASC 815 would require the classification of all or part of the item as a liability and the adjustment of that reclassified amount to fair value at each reporting date, with such adjustments reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of Income.  The first instrument to meet the requirements of FASB ASC 815 for derivative accounting occurred in the quarter ended June 30, 2009 when the Company renegotiated the payback terms of certain put options and agreed to pledge as collateral to certain holders a second lien on certain property.
	The fair value of the derivative liabilities when the securities became derivatives were estimated to be $3.8 million in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		73	%
	Expected life		3.42 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		1.34	%
	The related put options were recognized in temporary equity in the amount of $5.2 million at the time they were issued.  The difference between that amount and the value of the derivative of $3.8 million, amounting to $1.4 million, was included in additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the derivative liabilities as of September 30, 2012 were estimated to be $75,000, in accordance with FASB ASC 820, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		32	%
	Expected life		.17 year
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		0.06	%
	We finished liquidating these put options during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The gain (loss) for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 recognized in earnings amounted to $1,489, $116,520 and $128,944, respectively.
	Comprehensive Income
	The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 220, Reporting Comprehensive Income . Comprehensive income is the total of (1) net income plus (2) all other changes in net assets arising from non-owner sources, which are referred to as items of other comprehensive income. An analysis of changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income is presented in the statement of comprehensive income.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages, food and merchandise, other revenues and services at the point-of-sale upon receipt of cash, check, or credit card charge.
	Revenues from the sale of magazines and advertising content are recognized when the issue is published and shipped.  Revenues and external expenses related to the Company’s annual Expo convention are recognized upon the completion of the convention in August.
	Sales and Liquor Taxes
	The Company recognizes sales and liquor taxes paid as revenues and an equal expense in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition.  Total sales and liquor taxes aggregated $8.5 million, $6.8 million and $6.0 million for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Advertising and Marketing
	Advertising and marketing expenses are primarily comprised of costs related to public advertisements and giveaways, which are used for promotional purposes. Advertising and marketing expenses are expensed as incurred and are included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of Income.
	Income Taxes
	Deferred income taxes are determined using the liability method in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes . Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	FASB ASC 740 creates a single model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FASB ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. There are no unrecognized tax benefits to disclose in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
	Accounting for Investments
	Investments in companies in which the company has a 20% to 50% interest are accounted for using the equity method and carried at cost and are adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses. Investments in Companies in which the Company owns less than a 20% interest are accounted for at cost and reviewed for any impairment. The 40% investment in one company at September 30, 2012 was recorded in other assets and was a nominal amount. The remaining 40% was sold during the year ended September 30, 2013. During the year ended September 30, 2012, the Company also acquired a 50% investment in a nightclub for $600,000, which was not yet open at September 30, 2012. This investment was also recorded in other assets at September 30, 2012. During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired the remaining 50% of this operation and is now consolidated – see Note M. Also during the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired approximately 12% of another entity for $600,000. This amount was included in other assets as of September 30, 2013.
	Put Options
	In certain situations, the Company has issued restricted common shares as partial consideration for acquisitions of certain businesses or assets.  Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the governing acquisition agreements, the holder of such shares has the right, but not the obligation, to put a fixed number of the shares on a monthly basis back to the Company at a fixed price per share.  The Company may elect during any given month to either buy the monthly shares or, if management elects not to do so, the holder can sell the monthly shares in the open market, and any deficiency between the amount which the holder receives from the sale of the monthly shares and the value of shares will be paid by the Company.  The Company has accounted for these shares in accordance with the guidance established by FASB ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity as a reclassification of the value of the shares from permanent to temporary equity.  As the shares become due, the Company transfers the value of the shares back to permanent equity.  Also see “Derivative Financial Instruments” above.
	Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
	The Company computes earnings (loss) per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. FASB ASC 260 provides for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. Potential common stock shares consist of shares that may arise from outstanding dilutive common stock options and warrants (the number of which is computed using the “treasury stock method”) and from outstanding convertible debentures (the number of which is computed using the “if converted method”). Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) considers the potential dilution that could occur if the Company’s outstanding common stock options, warrants and convertible debentures were converted into common stock that then shared in the Company’s earnings (loss) (as adjusted for interest expense, that would no longer occur if the debentures were converted).
	(in thousands, except per share data)		FOR THE YEAR ENDED
			SEPTEMBER 30,
			2013		2012		2011
	Basic earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,334	$	7,750	$	10,041
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			-143		-172		-2,195
	Net income attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,191	$	7,578	$	7,846
	Average number of common shares outstanding			9,518		9,691		9,930
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.98	$	0.8	$	1.01
	Discontinued operations		$	-0.02	$	-0.02	$	-0.22
	Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.97	$	0.78	$	0.79
	Diluted earnings per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,334	$	7,750	$	10,041
Adjustment. to net earnings from assumed conversion of debentures (1)			57		-		-
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations			9,391		7,750		10,041
Discontinued operations			-143		-172		-2,195
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,248	$	7,578	$	7,846
Average number of common shares outstanding:
Common shares outstanding			9,518		9,691		9,930
Potential dilutive shares resulting from exercise of warrants and options (2)			4		6		2
Potential dilutive shares resulting from conversion of debentures (1)			93		-		-
Total average number of common shares outstanding used for dilution			9,615		9,697		9,932
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.98	$	0.8	$	1.01
Discontinued operations		$	-0.01	$	-0.02	$	-0.22
Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.96	$	0.78	$	0.79
Net earnings (loss) applicable to common stock and the weighted average number of shares used for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations are summarized in the table that follows:
*EPS may not foot due to rounding.
Additional shares for options, warrants and debentures amounting to  1,122 for the year ended September 30, 2012 were not considered since they would be antidilutive.
(1)  Represents interest expense on dilutive convertible securities that would not occur if they were assumed converted.
(2)  All outstanding warrants and options were considered for the EPS computation.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
(in thousands)		Carrying
September 30, 2013		Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	555	$	555	$	-	$	-
(in thousands)		Carrying
September 30, 2012		Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Marketable securities		$	1,059	$	1,059	$	-	$	-
Derivative liability		$	75	$	-	$	75	$	-
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In September 2011 new guidance was issued regarding the goodwill impairment testing for reporting units. This guidance gives the entity the option to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has early-adopted this guidance beginning with our Form 10-Q for the quarter ending December 31, 2011. The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011 new guidance was issued regarding the disclosure of the components of comprehensive income. This guidance gives the entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In either option, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. This guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. This guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is required to be adopted retrospectively. The Company has adopted this guidance beginning with its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending December 31, 2012.
In July 2012 new guidance was issued regarding the impairment testing related to indefinite-lived intangible assets. This guidance permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, is impaired. If an entity concludes, based on an evaluation of all relevant qualitative factors, that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, it will not be required to perform the quantitative impairment for that asset. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company has early-adopted this guidance beginning with our Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012. The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Stock Options
At September 30, 2013, the Company has stock options outstanding, which are described more fully in Note I.  The Company accounts for its stock options under the recognition and measurement principals of fair value set forth in FASB ASC Topic 718  Compensation – Stock Compensation.   The compensation cost recognized for the year ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $847,183, $314,761 and $8,254, respectively. There were zero stock option exercises for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and 25,000 stock option exercises for the year ended September 30, 2011.
Fair Value Accounting
In December 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (ASC 820), Fair Value Measurements . SFAS No. 157 clarifies the definition of fair value, describes methods used to appropriately measure fair value, and expands fair value disclosure requirements, but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. For financial assets and liabilities, SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, which required the Company to adopt these provisions in fiscal 2009. For nonfinancial assets and liabilities, SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, which required the Company to adopt these provisions in fiscal 2010.
SFAS No. 157 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
	⋅	Level 1 – Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	⋅	Level 2 – Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
	⋅	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The Company’s derivative liabilities have been measured principally utilizing Level 2 inputs.
We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale, which are reported at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related income tax effect, if any, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from income and are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses from securities classified as available for-sale are included in income. We measure the fair value of our marketable securities based on quoted prices for identical securities in active markets, or Level 1 inputs. As of September 30, 2013, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
				Gross
(in thousands)		Cost		Unrealized		Fair
Available for Sale		Basis		Gains		Value
Tax-Advantaged Bond Fund		$	505	$	50	$	555
In accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments — Debt and Equity Securities , we review our marketable securities to determine whether a decline in fair value of a security below the cost basis is other than temporary. Should the decline be considered other than temporary, we write down the cost basis of the security and include the loss in current earnings as opposed to an unrealized holding loss. No losses for other than temporary impairments in our marketable securities portfolio were recognized during the year ended September 30, 2013.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Reclassifications [Text Block]	'
	C.	Reclassifications
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	D.	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consisted of the following:
	(in thousands, except per share data)		September 30,
			2013		2012
	Buildings and land		$	77,760	$	61,296
	Leasehold improvements			19,658		16,913
	Furniture			6,159		4,948
	Equipment			20,393		17,379
	Total property and equipment			123,970		100,536
	Less accumulated depreciation			-25,359		-20,596
	Property and equipment, net		$	98,611	$	79,940

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	E.	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:
	(in thousands)
					September 30,
					2013			2012
	Indefinite useful lives:
	Goodwill				$	43,987		$	43,421
	Licenses					54,966			50,608
			Amortization
			Period
	Definite useful lives:
	Discounted leases		18 & 6 years			168			27
	Unamortized non-compete agreements		5 years			897			1,150
	Total goodwill and intangible assets				$	100,018		$	95,206
	(in thousands)		2013						2012
			Licenses			Goodwill			Licenses		Goodwill
	Beginning balance		$	50,608		$	43,421		$	42,092	$	23,550
	Intangibles acquired			4,358			997			8,516		19,871
	Other			-			-431			-		-
	Ending balance		$	54,966		$	43,987		$	50,608	$	43,421
	Future amortization expense related to definite lived intangible assets subject to amortization at September 30, 2013 is (in thousands): 2014 - $336, 2015 - $290, 2016 - $209, 2017 - $101, 2018 - $10 and thereafter - $119.
	Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets consist of sexually oriented business licenses or goodwill, which were obtained as part of the acquisitions. These licenses are the result of zoning ordinances, thus are valid indefinitely, subject to filing annual renewal applications, which are done at minimal costs to the Company. As cash flows are expected to continue indefinitely, in accordance with FASB ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, the licenses are determined to have indefinite useful lives. The discounted cash flow method of income approach was used in calculating the value of these licenses in a business combination.  There was no impairment for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 or 2011.

Longterm_Debt

Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	'
	F.	Long-term Debt
	Long-term debt consisted of:
					September 30,
	(in thousands)				2013			2012
	Notes payable at 10-11%, mature August 2015 and July 2022		*		$	2,381		$	1,551
	Notes payable at 9.6%, mature December 2014 and January 2015		*			2,257			2,364
	Note payable at 7%, matures December 2019		*			232			261
	Note payable at 7.25%, matures May 2016		*			880			1,169
	Notes payable at 14%, mature September 30, 2020, collateralized by stocks of		**			5,284			7,741
	Miami Gardens Square One, Inc. and Stellar Management, Inc.
	Note payable at the greater of 2% above prime or 7.5%, (7.5% at		*			3,142			3,250
	September 30, 2013), matures April 2017
	Note payable at the greater of 2% above prime or 7.5%, (7.5% at		*			3,775			3,901
	September 30, 2013), matures June 2017
	Note payable at 8%, matures January 2022		*			2,893			3,343
	Notes payable at 5.5%, matures January 2023					1,456			1,500
	Notes payable at 5.5%, matures January 2023		*			6,310			6,500
	8.15% note payable secured by aircraft, matures February 2017					2,571			2,680
	Note payable refinanced at 6.25%, matures July 2018		*			1,512			1,981
	Notes payable at 9% and 6.3%, mature July 2018 and June 2030, collateralized					970			488
	by aircraft
	Notes payable at 4.75%-7.25%, mature December 2014 and September 2019		*			955			1,396
	10% convertible debentures					4,991			2,653
	Note payable at 9.5%, matures August 2024		**			20,967			22,000
	Notes payable at 9.5%, mature September 2024		*			9,267			-
	6% convertible debentures, mature March 2023		**			1,444			-
	Note payable at 13%, matures March 2016		**			1,500			-
	Notes payable at 5-7%, mature from 2018 to 2028		*			2,555			-
	Note payable at 11%, matures June 2018		*			2,500			-
	Convertible note payable from a related party at 10%, matures August 1, 2014					750			750
	Total debt					78,592			63,528
	Less current portion					8,830			6,603
	Total long-term debt				$	69,762		$	56,925
	*  Collateralized by real estate
	**  Collateralized by stock in subsidiary
	Following is a summary of long-term debt at September 30:
	(in thousands)
			2013			2012
	Secured by real estate		$	38,659		$	25,716
	Secured by stock in subsidiary			29,195			29,741
	Secured by other assets			3,541			3,168
	Unsecured			7,197			4,903
			$	78,592		$	63,528
	On April 29, 2009, the Company entered into a modification to two secured promissory notes whereby the due date for the $5million of principal due and payable by the Company under each note was extended by two years from November 2010 to November 2012.  All other terms and conditions of the promissory notes remain the same.  The Company paid a total of $150,000 to the holders of the notes as consideration for their agreement to extend the notes for two years through November 2012.  The $150,000 paid will be amortized as an adjustment of interest expense over the remaining life of the notes.  The Company accounted for this transaction in accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt.
	On September 30, 2010, the two secured promissory notes were modified again.  Under the modified terms the promissory notes become 10 year amortized facilities that provides for equal monthly payments of $77,633 each and will be fully paid on September 30, 2020, rather than a balloon payment for the entire amount that would have been due on November 30, 2012.  Interest on the modified note remains at 14 percent.  The Company paid each holder $50,000 as consideration for entering into the extension. The $100,000 paid will be amortized as an adjustment of interest expense over the remaining life of the notes.  The Company accounted for this transaction in accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt.
	As part of the acquisition of the Platinum Club II in Dallas, the Company acquired the Real Property from Wire Way, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Wire Way”). Pursuant to a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Real Estate Agreement”) dated May 10, 2008, the Company paid total consideration of $6 million, which was paid $1.6 million in cash and $4.4 million through the issuance of a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note bears interest at a varying rate at the greater of (i) two percent (2%) above the Prime Rate or (ii) seven and one-half percent (7.5%), which is guaranteed by the Company and by Eric Langan, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, individually. The note is payable in monthly installments of $34,999 until June 2017.
	In connection with the acquisition of Joy Club of Austin (now Rick’s Cabaret) in December 2009 (Note N), the Company assumed and entered into certain notes payable aggregating $2.5 million.  These notes bear interest at rates ranging from 4.75% to 7.25% and are payable in monthly installments aggregating $42,461, including interest.  The notes mature in December 2014 and September 2019.
	In April 2010, the Company acquired the real estate for the club in Austin, Texas formerly known as Rick’s Cabaret .  In connection with the purchase, the Company executed a note to the seller amounting to $2.2 million. The note was collateralized by the real estate and was payable in monthly installments through April 2025 of $19,774, including principal and interest at the prime rate plus 4.5% with a minimum rate of 7%. As of September 30, 2012, the effective rate was 7%. The Company refinanced this debt in 2013 with a note of $1.5 million, payable in monthly installments of $15,090 through July 2018, including principal and interest at 6.25%.
	In June 2010, the Company borrowed $518,192 from a lender. The funds were used to purchase an aircraft. The debt bears interest at 6.30% with monthly principal and interest payments of $3,803 beginning July 2010. The note matures in June 2030.
	On June 25, 2010, the Company completed the sale of an aggregate of approximately $9.2 million in 10% Convertible Debentures (the “2010 Debentures”) to certain accredited investors (the “2010 Holders”).  The 2010 Debentures bore interest at the rate of 10% per annum and matured and were paid on June 25, 2013.  The 2010 Debenture were payable with one initial payment of interest only due December 26, 2010, and, thereafter in ten equal quarterly principal payments of $920,000 plus accrued interest thereon.  At the option of the 2010 Holders, the principal amount of the 2010 Debentures and the accrued but unpaid interest thereon could be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at $10.25 per share.   The 2010 Debentures were redeemable by the Company at any time if the closing price of its common stock for 20 consecutive trading days is at least $13.47 per share.   Considering the cost of the associated warrants and issue costs explained below, the effective interest rate on the 2010 Debentures was 13.1%.
	In connection with the sale of the 2010 Debentures in June 2010, the Company also issued an aggregate of 179,513 warrants (the “Warrants”) to the 2010 Holders, on a pro-rata basis.  The Company issued each Holder a number of Warrants equal to 20% of the number of shares of common stock into which each Holder’s 2010 Debenture is convertible.  The Warrants had an exercise price of $10.25 and expired on June 25, 2013.  The Warrants provided that the Company had the right to require exercise of the Warrants if the closing price of the Company’s common stock for 20 consecutive trading days was at least $14.35.
	The conversion price for the 2010 Convertible Debentures was determined by negotiation with the creditors. The $10.25 conversion price was in excess of the market price at date of issuance of $8.73. The beneficial conversion was calculated by comparing the “effective conversion price” of the debenture to the actual stock price at the transaction date. The “effective conversion price” was calculated by dividing the fair value of the debt, after deducting the fair value of the debt discount due to the issuance of warrants with the debt in the amount of $462,724, by the convertible shares. The resulting $9.74 was above the stock price at the transaction date; therefore, there was no beneficial conversion feature.
	The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $434,571 in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		68	%
	Expected life		1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		1.18	%
	The cost of the warrants has been recognized as a discount on the related debt and was amortized over the life of the debt.
	The proceeds from the sale of the 2010 Debentures and Warrants in June 2010 were intended to be utilized to make future acquisitions, and could be utilized for working capital and general corporate purposes.
	An adviser to the Company received compensation in the amount of $460,000, which was capitalized as loan origination cost and was amortized over the life of the debt, in connection with advising the Company regarding the June 2010 sale of the 2010 Debentures and Warrants.
	In August 2011, the Company borrowed $750,000 from an employee. The note bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum and matures on August 1, 2014.  The note is payable with one initial payment of interest only due January 1, 2012, and, thereafter in ten interest-only quarterly payments. The principal is payable on August 1, 2014.  At the option of the holder, the principal amount of the note and the accrued but unpaid interest thereon may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share.  The note is redeemable by the Company after six months at any time if the closing price of its common stock for 20 consecutive trading days is at least $13.00 per share.
	On December 2, 2011, RCI Holdings entered into a Real Estate Sales Agreement with Bryan S. Foster, providing for RCI Holdings to purchase from Mr. Foster the real properties located at 12325 Calloway Cemetery Road, Fort Worth, Texas and 2151 Manana Drive, Dallas, Texas, for the aggregate purchase price of $5,500,000, including $2,000,000 cash and $3,500,000 in the form of an 8% promissory note that is payable over 10 years at $42,465 per month including interest. The Fort Worth property represents the land for Cabaret East, one of our clubs, and the Dallas property represents the land at another gentlemen’s club. This transaction closed on January 13, 2012.
	In connection with the acquisition of Silver City in January 2012, the Company executed notes to the seller in the amount of $1.5 million. The notes are payable over eleven years at $12,256 per month including interest and have an adjustable interest rate of 5.5%. The rate adjusts to prime plus 2.5% in the 61 st month, not to exceed 9%. In the same transaction, the Company also acquired the related real estate and executed notes to the seller for $6.5 million. The notes are also payable over eleven years at $53,110 per month including interest and have the same adjustable interest rate of 5.5%.
In February 2012, the Company borrowed $2.7 million from a lender. The funds were used to purchase an aircraft. The debt bears interest at 8.15% with monthly principal and interest payments of $26,386 beginning March 2012. The note matures in February 2017.
As consideration for the purchase of the Foster Clubs (Note M), a subsidiary paid to the sellers at closing $3,500,000 cash and $22,000,000 pursuant to a secured promissory note (the “Club Note”). The Club Note bears interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum, is payable in 144 equal monthly installments of $256,602 per month and is secured by the assets purchased from the Companies.
The Company acquired a second adult business in midtown Manhattan in March 2013. The Company paid $3 million for the business, with $1.5 million paid in cash and the remaining $1.5 million in six percent promissory notes convertible into shares of Rick’s Cabaret common stock at a conversion price of $10.25. The notes are payable over ten years at $16,653 per month, including principal and interest and have a 6% interest rate.
In connection with the acquisition of the Foster Clubs, as explained above, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jaguars Holdings, Inc. (“JHI”), entered into a Commercial Contract (the “Real Estate Agreement”), which agreement provided for JHI to purchase the real estate where the Foster Clubs are located. The transactions contemplated by the Real Estate Agreement closed on October 16, 2012. The purchase price of the real estate was $10.1 million (discounted to $9.6 million as explained below) and was paid with $350,000 in cash, $9.1 million in mortgage notes, and an agreement to make a one-time payment of $650,000 in twelve years that bears no interest. The note bears interest at the rate of 9.5%, is payable in 143 equal monthly installments and is secured by the real estate properties. The Company has recorded a debt discount of $431,252 related to the one-time payment of $650,000.
On January 24, 2013, we sold to an investor (i) a 10% Convertible Debenture with a principal amount of $3,000,000 (the “Debenture”), under the terms and conditions set forth in the Debenture, and (ii) a warrant to purchase a total of 60,000 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant”), under the terms and conditions set forth in the Warrant. The Debenture has a term of two years, is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $10.00 per share (subject to adjustment), and has an annual interest rate of 10%, with one initial payment of interest only due July 24, 2013, and thereafter, the principal amount is payable in six equal quarterly principal payments of $500,000 plus accrued and unpaid interest. Six months after the issue date of the Debenture, we have the right to redeem the Debenture if our common stock has a closing price of $13.00 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days. The Warrant has an exercise price of $10.00 per share (subject to adjustment) and expires on January 24, 2015. In the event there is an effective registration statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the Warrant, we have the right to require exercise of the Warrant if our common stock has a closing price of $13.00 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days. We sold the Debenture and Warrant to the investor in a private transaction and received consideration of $3,000,000. Brean Capital, LLC acted as exclusive placement agent for the transaction and received a placement fee of 6% of the gross proceeds raised.
The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $38,256 in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
Volatility		35	%
Expected life		1.0 year
Expected dividend yield		-
Risk free rate		0.23	%
The cost of the warrants has been recognized as a discount on the related debt and will be amortized over the life of the debt.
The proceeds from the sale of the Debenture and Warrants in January 2013 are intended to be utilized to make future acquisitions, and may be utilized for working capital and general corporate purposes.
An adviser to the Company received compensation in the amount of $165,000, which was capitalized as loan origination cost and will be amortized over the life of the debt, in connection with advising the Company regarding the debt.
In March 2013 the Company borrowed $1,500,000 from an individual. The note is collateralized by a second lien on the Company’s Miami nightclub, bears interest at 13% and interest only is payable monthly until the principal matures in March 2016.
During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired four parcels of real estate at a cost aggregating $3,230,000 and incurred debt aggregating $2,600,000 in connection therewith. The notes bear interest at rates ranging from 5-7% and are payable $25,660 monthly, including principal and interest. The notes mature from 2018 to 2028.
On August 24, 2013, we sold to an investor (i) a 10% Convertible Debenture with a principal amount of $2,500,000 (the “Debenture”), under the terms and conditions set forth in the Debenture, and (ii) a warrant to purchase a total of 48,780 shares of our common stock (the “Warrant”), under the terms and conditions set forth in the Warrant. The Debenture has a term of two years, is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $10.25 per share (subject to adjustment), and has an annual interest rate of 10%, with one initial payment of interest only due February 28, 2014, and thereafter, the principal amount is payable in six equal quarterly principal payments of $250,000 plus accrued and unpaid interest. Six months after the issue date of the Debenture, we have the right to redeem the Debenture if our common stock has a closing price of $13.33 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days. The Warrant has an exercise price of $10.25 per share (subject to adjustment) and expires on August 28, 2016. In the event there is an effective registration statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the Warrant, we have the right to require exercise of the Warrant if our common stock has a closing price of $13.33 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days. We sold the Debenture and Warrant to the investor in a private transaction and received consideration of $2,500,000.
The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $61,735 in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
Volatility		26	%
Expected life		1.5 years
Expected dividend yield		-
Risk free rate		0.38	%
The cost of the warrants has been recognized as a discount on the related debt and will be amortized over the life of the debt.
The Debenture also had a beneficial conversion feature, valued at $32,467, has been recognized as a discount on the related debt and will be amortized over the life of the debt.
The proceeds from the sale of the Debenture and Warrants in August 2013 are intended to be utilized to make future acquisitions, and may be utilized for working capital and general corporate purposes.
An adviser to the Company received compensation in the amount of $150,000, which was capitalized as loan origination cost and will be amortized over the life of the debt, in connection with advising the Company regarding the debt.
Future maturities of long-term debt consist of the following, net of debt discount: (in thousands)
2014		$	8,830
2015			9,204
2016			7,971
2017			12,932
2018			7,607
Thereafter			32,048
Total maturities of long-term debt, net of debt discount		$	78,592

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	G.	Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes on continuing operations consisted of the following for the years ended September 30:
	(in thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	Current		$	5,240		$	2,519		$	1,627
	Deferred			261			1,855			3,776
	Total income tax expense		$	5,501		$	4,374		$	5,403
	Income tax expense on continuing operations differs from the “expected” income tax expense computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% to earnings before income taxes for the years ended September 30 as a result of the following:
	(in thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	Computed expected tax expense		$	5,116		$	4,194		$	5,323
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit			146			140			140
	Stock-based compensation and other permanent differences			239			40			-60
	Total income tax expense		$	5,501		$	4,374		$	5,403
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30 were as follows:
			(in		2013			2012
			thousands)
	Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
	Definite and indefinite lived intangibles				$	-16,481		$	-14,954
	Property and equipment					-9,873			-8,627
	Patron tax					4,351			3,447
	Net operating loss carryforward and other					267			-194
	Net deferred tax liabilities				$	-21,736		$	-20,328
	The net deferred taxes are recorded in the balance sheets as follows:
			2013			2012
	Current assets		$	4,618		$	3,635
	Long-term liabilities			-26,354			-23,963
	Net deferred tax liabilities		$	-21,736		$	-20,328
	Included in the Company’s deferred tax liabilities at September 30, 2013 is approximately $17.2 million representing the tax effect of indefinite lived intangible assets from club acquisitions which are not deductible for tax purposes.  These deferred tax liabilities will remain in the Company’s balance sheet until the related clubs are sold.
	The Company may recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is at least more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with the taxing authorities. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of interest expense. We recognize penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of miscellaneous income (expense) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
	The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized no interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states.  The last three years remain open to tax examination. The Company’s income tax returns for the years ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are currently under examination.
	For tax purposes, the Company has recognized a loss for tax purposes of approximately $13.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2011 upon the closing of the Las Vegas club. The loss resulted in a loss for tax purposes for the year of approximately $2.3 million. This loss was carried forward to the subsequent year for tax purposes.

Put_Options_and_Temporary_Equi

Put Options and Temporary Equity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Put Options And Temporary Equity [Abstract]	'
Put Options And Temporary Equity [Text Block]	'
	H.	Put Options and Temporary Equity
	As part of certain of the Company’s acquisition transactions, we have entered into Lock-Up/Leak-Out Agreements with the sellers pursuant to which, on or after a contractual period after the closing date, the seller had the right, but not the obligation, to have the Company purchase from seller a certain number of our shares of common stock issued in the transactions in an amount and at a rate of not more than a contractual number of the shares per month (the “Monthly Shares”) calculated at a price per share equal to a contractual value per share (“Value of the Rick’s Shares”). At our election during any given month, we could either buy the Monthly Shares or, if we elected not to buy the Monthly Shares from the seller, then the seller could sell the Monthly Shares in the open market. Any deficiency between the amount which the seller received from the sale of the Monthly Shares and the value of the shares could be paid by us within three (3) business days of the date of sale of the Monthly Shares during that particular month. Our obligation to purchase the Monthly Shares from the Seller would terminate and cease at such time as the seller received a contractual amount from the sale of the Rick’s Shares and any deficiency. Under the terms of the Lock-Up/Leak-Out Agreements, the seller could not sell more than a contractual number of our shares per 30-day period, regardless of whether the seller “Put” the shares to us or sold them in the open market or otherwise.
	During April and May 2009, we completed renegotiation of terms of certain of our long term debt and a significant portion of outstanding put options.  Before the renegotiation, the maximum obligation that could be owed if our stock were valued at zero was $13.9 million and was recorded in our consolidated balance sheet as Temporary Equity. If we were required to buy back any of these put options, the buy-back transaction would be purely a balance sheet transaction, affecting only Temporary Equity or Derivative Liability and Stockholders’ Equity and would have no income statement effect.  The only income statement effect from these put options is the “mark to market” valuation quarterly of the derivative liability.
	We finished liquidating the put options during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and we have no more obligations under the put options.

Stock_Options

Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock Option and Stock Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock Option And Stock Based Employee Compensation [Text Block]	'
	I.	Stock Options
	In 1995, the Company adopted the 1995 Stock Option Plan (the “1995 Plan”) for employees and directors. In August 1999, the Company adopted the 1999 Stock Option Plan (the “1999 Plan”) and in 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2010 Stock Option Plan (the “2010 Plan”) (collectively, “the Plans”).  The 2010 Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The options granted under the Plans may be either incentive stock options or non-qualified options. The Plans are administered by the Board of Directors or by a compensation committee of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has the exclusive power to select individuals to receive grants, to establish the terms of the options granted to each participant, provided that all options granted shall be granted at an exercise price equal to at least 85% of the fair market value of the common stock covered by the option on the grant date and to make all determinations necessary or advisable under the Plans.
	Following is a summary of options activity:
							Weighted
							Average		Aggregate
					Weighted		Remaining		Intrinsic
					Average		Contractual		Value at
					Exercise		Term		September
	(in thousands, except exercise prices and contractual terms)		Options		Price		(Years)		30, 2013
	Outstanding at October 1, 2010			565	$	9.94
	Granted			35		7.15
	Forfeited			-55		8.57
	Exercised			-25		7.55
	Outstanding at September 30, 2011			520		10.01
	Granted			755		8.41
	Expired or cancelled			-490		10.18
	Exercised			-
	Outstanding at September 30, 2012			785		8.36
	Granted			10		8.7
	Expired or cancelled			-30		7.15
	Exercised			-		-
	Outstanding at September 30, 2013			765	$	8.41		0.83	$	2,585
	Exercisable at September 30, 2013			755	$	8.41		0.82	$	2,554
	As of September 30, 2013, the range of exercise prices for outstanding options was $8.35 - $8.78.
	In August 2011, the Company issued 35,000 stock options under the 2010 Plan to Directors and certain employees.  These options become exercisable in August 2012, had a strike price of $7.15 per share and expired in August 2013.   The fair value of options issued for the year ended September 30, 2011 were estimated to be $49,521 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		50	%
	Expected life		1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		0.19	%
	On June 27, 2012, the Company issued 100,000 options to the Company’s directors. These options become exercisable in June 2013, have a strike price of $8.78 per share and expire in June 2014.  The fair value of these options were estimated to be $160,488 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		37	%
	Expected life		1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		0.31	%
	On July 2, 2012, the Company issued 655,000 options to certain Company employees. Of these options, 442,500 were exchanged for existing options which were to expire in September 2012. These new options become exercisable in July 2013, have a strike price of $8.35 per share and expire in July 2014.  The fair value of these options was estimated to be $966,493 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		37	%
	Expected life		1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		0.3	%
	In June 2013, the Company issued 10,000 options to a Company employee. These options become exercisable in June 2014, have a strike price of $8.70 per share and expire in June 2015.  The fair value of these options was estimated to be $11,670 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		27	%
	Expected life		1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		0.27	%
	The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.  The expected life of awards granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. The Company determined the initial expected life based on a simplified method in accordance with ASC 718 (also formerly SAB No. 110, Shared-Based Payment ), giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and pre-vesting and post-vesting forfeitures. The Company has utilized the simplified method in accordance with ASC 718 for the following reasons. Earlier in the Company’s existence, longer-term options (generally 5-year lives) were issued to employees, Directors and outsiders. In more recent years, option terms have generally become shorter (1-3 year lives) and options were issued principally to management and Directors. Then in 2010, short-term options (2-year lives) were issued to Directors, management and a substantial number of employees. Due to the changes in the terms of the option grants and the type of persons receiving the options, we believe that the historical exercise data may no longer provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. Therefore, the Company believes that the use of the simplified method for determining the expected term of the Company’s options has been appropriate.
	During the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $847,183, $314,761 and $8,254 of stock-based compensation, respectively. Unamortized stock compensation expense amounted to $8,753 at September 30, 2013.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	J.	Commitments and Contingencies
	Leases
	The Company leases certain equipment and facilities under operating leases, of which rent expense was approximately $3.6 million, $2.9 million and $3.0 million for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Rent expense for the Company’s operating leases, which generally have escalating rentals over the term of the lease, is recorded using the straight-line method over the initial lease term whereby an equal amount of rent expense is attributed to each period during the term of the lease, regardless of when actual payments are made. Generally, this results in rent expense in excess of cash payments during the early years of a lease and rent expense less than cash payments in the later years. The difference between rent expense recognized and actual rental payments is recorded as other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Future minimum annual lease obligations as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:
	(in thousands)
	2014		$	4,015
	2015			3,847
	2016			3,680
	2017			3,448
	2018			3,066
	Thereafter			15,622
	Total future minimum lease obligations		$	33,678
	Legal Matters
	Beginning January 1, 2008, the Company’s Texas clubs became subject to a new state law requiring each club to collect and pay a $5 surcharge for every club visitor.  A lawsuit was filed by the Texas Entertainment Association (“TEA”), an organization to which the Company is a member, alleging the fee amounts to be an unconstitutional tax.  On March 28, 2008, a State District Court Judge in Travis County, Texas ruled that the new state law violates the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and is therefore invalid.  The judge’s order enjoined the State from collecting or assessing the tax.  The State appealed the Court’s ruling.  In Texas, when cities or the State give notice of appeal, it supersedes and suspends the judgment, including the injunction.  Therefore, the judgment of the District Court cannot be enforced until the appeals are completed.  Given the suspension of the judgment, the State gave notice of its right to collect the tax pending the outcome of its appeal but took no affirmative action to enforce that right.  On June 5, 2009, the Court of Appeals for the Third District (Austin) affirmed the District Court’s judgment that the Sexually Oriented Business (“S.O.B.”) Fee violated the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution but on August 26, 2011, the Texas Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals, ruling that the SOB Fee does not violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and remanded the case to the District Court to determine whether the fee violates the Texas Constitution.
	TEA appealed the Texas Supreme Court's decision to the U.S. Supreme Court (regarding the constitutionality of the fee under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution), but the U.S. Supreme Court denied the appeal on January 23, 2012. Subsequently, the case was remanded to the District Court for consideration of the remaining issues raised by TEA.  On June 28, 2012, the District Court in Travis County held a hearing on TEA’s Texas Constitutional claims and on July 9 entered an order finding that the tax was a constitutional Occupations Tax.  The Court denied the remainder of TEA’s constitutional claims.  TEA is now in the process of appealing this new decision to the Texas Third Court of Appeals.
	The Company has not made any payments of these taxes since the first quarter of 2009 and plans not to make any such payments while the case is pending in the courts. However, the Company will continue to accrue and expense the potential tax liability on its financial statements, so any ultimate negative ruling will not have any effect on its consolidated income statement and will only affect the consolidated balance sheet. If the final decision of the courts is ultimately in the Company’s favor, as it believes it will be, then the Company will record a one-time gain of the entire amount previously expensed.
	Since the inception of the tax, the Company has paid more than $2 million to the State of Texas under protest for all four quarters of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009, expensing it in the consolidated financial statements (except for two locations in Dallas where the taxes have not been paid, but the Company is accruing and expensing the liability).  For all subsequent quarters, as a result of the Third Court’s 2009 decision, the Company has accrued the tax, but not paid the State.  Accordingly, as of September 30, 2013, the Company has approximately $13.0 million in accrued liabilities for this tax.  Patron tax expense amounted to approximately $3.2 million and $3.0 million for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company’s Texas clubs have filed a separate lawsuit against the State in which the Company raises additional challenges to the statute imposing the fee or tax, demanding repayment of the taxes the Company has paid under this statute.  The courts have not yet addressed these additional claims.  If the Company is successful in the remaining litigation, the amount the Company has paid under protest should be repaid or applied to any future, constitutional admission tax or other Texas state tax liabilities.
	The Company’s subsidiary that operated the club in Las Vegas has recently been audited by the Department of Taxation of the State of Nevada for sales and other taxes.  The audit period was from the date of opening in September 2008 through July 31, 2010.  As a result of the audit, the Department of Taxation contends that the Company’s Las Vegas subsidiary owes approximately $2.1 million, including penalties and interest, for Las Vegas Live Entertainment Taxes.  The Company does not believe it is subject to the Live Entertainment Tax and is protesting the audit results.  Accordingly, the Company has not accrued the contingent liability in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.  It is unknown at this time whether the resolution of this uncertainty will have a material effect on the Company’s operations.
	Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (“RCII”) and subsidiaries RCI NY, Inc. (“RCI NY”) and Peregrine Enterprises, Inc. (“Peregrine”) have been defendants in a federal court action, pending since March 30, 2009, in the Southern District of New York relating to claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York’s wage and hour laws. While Plaintiffs do not specifically allege the amount of monetary relief sought in their Complaint, Plaintiffs have alleged that they are seeking judgment equal to any unpaid wages, liquidated damages, interest, costs and attorneys’ fees pursuant to the FLSA and New York Labor Law. RCII, RCI NY and Peregrine deny liability in this matter, are vigorously defending the allegations and have asserted counterclaims and affirmative defenses for offset and unjust enrichment. Discovery is now complete and on September 10, 2013, the court ruled on the parties’ motions for summary judgment. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs on their causes of action for minimum wage and held that entertainers at Rick’s NY are employees, that Peregrine was an employer of the Plaintiffs and that under federal law, Rick’s NY’s statutory duty to pay minimum wages was not satisfied by the performance fees Plaintiffs’ received.  The court has not yet ruled on whether performance fees can offset minimum wages under New York state law. The court denied the Plaintiffs’ attempt to hold RCII or RCI NY liable as joint employers with Peregrine and the issue of whether RCII and RCI NY are also employers will be determined at a trial.  The court asked for further briefing as to certain issues, which may limit the decision as to these issues and additional motions are presently pending before the court.  Ultimately, the RCII, RCI NY and Peregrine intend to appeal the summary judgment ruling.
	In September 2011, the Company’s subsidiary, RCI Entertainment Las Vegas, Inc. (“RCI Las Vegas”) and Rick’s Cabaret International were sued by the lessor of its club in Las Vegas for breach of contract and other issues relating to RCI Las Vegas’ lease. This suit was settled in June 2013 and the Company paid $150,000 to settle all claims.
	The Company settled a bodily injury lawsuit during the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The Company paid $160,000 of the settlement after insurance proceeds.
	In September 2011, the Company and its CEO were sued in District Court in Travis County Texas by a shareholder for damages as a result of the plaintiff’s alleged inability to sell shares on the open market due to restrictive legends which the plaintiff alleges that the defendants failed to remove in a timely manner. On March 21, 2012, the Company agreed to a settlement in the case. The terms of the settlement provide for the payment of $2,650,000 to the plaintiff and a full and complete release of the Company and the Company’s CEO. The settlement amount will be paid with approximately $850,000 in insurance proceeds and a cash payment from the Company of approximately $1.8 million. No admission of liability was made by the Company. The parties completed the settlement documents and an Order of Dismissal was entered into on April 19, 2012. The $1.8 million has been expensed in the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
	The Company and its subsidiaries were insured under a liability policy issued by Indemnity Insurance Corporation, RRG (“IIC”) through October 25, 2013—the Company switched to a different insurer on that date.  By order dated November 7, 2013, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware declared IIC impaired, insolvent and in an unsafe condition and placed IIC under the supervision of the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware (“Commissioner”) in her capacity as receiver.  The order empowers the Commissioner to rehabilitate IIC through a variety of means, including gathering assets and marshaling those assets as necessary.  Further, the order has stayed or abated pending lawsuits involving IIC as the insurer until May 6, 2014.  As a result, it is unclear to what degree, if any, the Company and its subsidiaries will have insurance coverage under the liability policy with IIC until after the rehabilitation plan is completed and the stay is lifted on May 6, 2014.  Currently, there are multiple civil lawsuits pending or threatened against the Company and its subsidiaries.  There is also the potential that other lawsuits of which the Company currently is unaware could be filed against the Company for incidents that occurred before October 25, 2013.  There can be no assurances the Company will have adequate insurance coverage for any of these lawsuits.  It is unknown at this time what effect, if any, this uncertainty will have on the Company.

Common_Stock

Common Stock	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Common Stock [Text Block]	'
	K.	Common Stock
	During the year ended September 30, 2011, the following common stock transactions occurred:
	Stock options totaling 25,000 shares were exercised by employees and directors for proceeds of $188,750.
	The Company acquired 415,384 shares of common stock for the treasury at a cost of $3.3 million.  These shares were subsequently retired.
	The Company issued 26,320 shares of common stock for debt aggregating $269,780.
	The Company transferred 70,000 shares aggregating $1.4 million from temporary equity to permanent equity in connection with the settlement of certain cross-litigation.
	During the year ended September 30, 2012, the following common stock transactions occurred:
	Warrants totaling 118,856 shares were exercised by holders for proceeds of $1.0 million.
	The Company acquired 262,054 shares of common stock for the treasury at a cost of $2.1 million.  These shares were subsequently retired.
	During the year ended September 30, 2013, the following common stock transactions occurred:
	The Company acquired 192,455 shares of common stock for the treasury at a cost of $1.6 million.  These shares were subsequently retired.
	In connection with the acquisition of a business, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock, valued at $863,000.

Employee_Retirement_Plan

Employee Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Employee Retirement Plan [Abstract]	'
Employee Retirement Plan [Text Block]	'
	L.	Employee Retirement Plan
	The Company sponsors a Simple IRA plan (the “Plan”), which covers all of the Company’s corporate employees. The Plan allows the corporate employees to contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by law, with the Company making a matching contribution of 3% of the employee’s salary. Expenses related to matching contributions to the Plan approximated $64,000, $55,000 and $55,000 for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	M.	Acquisitions
	2011 Acquisitions and Openings
	RCI Dining Services (Airport Freeway)
	On January 3, 2011, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, RCI Dining Services (Airport Freeway), Inc. (“RCI Dining”) and RCI Holdings, Inc. (“RCI”) completed the purchase of a new gentlemen’s club adjacent to the south end of the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport and the purchase of the underlying real property, for an aggregate price of $4,565,000.   A Purchase Agreement and Build-to-Suit Turnkey Construction Agreement had previously been entered into in December 2009, which agreement provided for the construction of the new club and the purchase of the real property located at 15000 Airport Freeway (Highway 183), Fort Worth, Texas.
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	3,126
	Equipment and signs		289
	SOB license		1,150
	Net assets	$	4,565
	Gold Club of Indy, LLC
	The Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, RCI Dining Services (Indiana), Inc. (“RCI Indiana”) and RCI Holdings, Inc. (“RCI Holdings”), entered into a Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement (the “Amended Purchase Agreement”) with the Gold Club of Indy, LLC (“GCI”), the Estate of Albert Pfeiffer, deceased, and Lori Pfeiffer, personal representative of the Estate of Albert Pfeiffer, deceased, and sole member of GCI.  GCI owned and operated an adult entertainment cabaret known as “The Gold Club,” located at 3551 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.  GCI also owned the real property where The Gold Club is located.  The Amended Purchase Agreement transactions closed on April 22, 2011, whereby (i) RCI Indiana acquired from Pfeiffer all assets which are used for the business of The Gold Club for $825,000 and (ii) RCI Holdings acquired from GCI the real property where The Gold Club is located, including the improvements thereon, for $850,000, for total aggregate consideration of $1,657,000, net of certain accrued property taxes.
	Also at closing of the Amended Purchase Agreement, Lori Pfeiffer entered into a Non-Competition Agreement with RCI Indiana, pursuant to which she agreed not to compete with The Gold Club within Indianapolis, Indiana or any of the adjacent counties for a period of five years.
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	750
	Equipment and furniture		90
	Noncompete		100
	Goodwill		708
	Net assets	$	1,648
	The results of operations of this entity are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations since April 22, 2011. This acquisition was made to further the Company’s growth objective of acquiring nightclubs that will quickly contribute to the Company’s earnings per share.  Proforma results of operations have not been provided, as the amounts were not deemed material to the consolidated financial statements.
	Schiek’s Palace Royale
	Our wholly owned subsidiary, RCI Dining Services MN (4th Street), Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“RCI Minnesota”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Classic Affairs, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“Classic”), and VCG Holding Corp., a Colorado corporation (“VCGH”).  Classic is a wholly owned subsidiary of VCGH and owned and operated an adult entertainment cabaret known as “Schiek’s Palace Royale,” located at 115 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The parties amended the Asset Purchase Agreement on April 14, 2011 and on May 31, 2011, which amendments reduced the purchase price and extended the closing date of the transaction.  The Asset Purchase Agreement, as amended, closed July 28, 2011, whereby RCI Minnesota acquired substantially all of the assets associated or used in connection with the operation of Schiek’s Palace Royale for the purchase price of $2,875,000.
	In connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, on March 22, 2011, our wholly owned subsidiary, RCI Holdings, Inc. (“RCI Holdings”), entered into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with 4th Street Partnership LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership (“4th Street”), which owned the real property where Schiek’s Palace Royale is located.  The parties amended the Real Estate Purchase Agreement on May 31, 2011 and on July 26, 2011.  The Real Estate Purchase Agreement, as amended, closed on July 28, 2011, whereby RCI Holdings acquired the real property where Schiek’s Palace Royale is located for a purchase price of $3,250,000.
	At closing of the above transactions, VCGH, Classic, Troy Lowrie (the Chief Executive Officer of VCGH) and Micheal Ocello (the Chief Operating Officer and President of VCGH) each entered into a Non-Competition Agreement pursuant to which each agreed not to compete with RCI Minnesota, Schiek’s Palace Royale or any of their affiliates for a period of five years in the seven county, twin-city metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	3,280
	Equipment and furniture		526
	Noncompete		300
	Goodwill		2,023
	Net assets	$	6,129
	The results of operations of this entity are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations since July 28, 2011. This acquisition was made to further the Company’s growth objective of acquiring nightclubs that will quickly contribute to the Company’s earnings per share.  Proforma results of operations have not been provided, as the amounts were not deemed material to the consolidated financial statements. The Company incurred approximately $100,000 in legal costs associated with the 2011 acquisition, which are included in legal and professional expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of Income.
	2012 Acquisitions and Openings
	The New West
	Our wholly owned subsidiary, RCI Dining Services (Tarrant County), Inc., a Texas Corporation (“RCI Tarrant County”), entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Membership Units with Fred McDonald (“Seller”) for the purchase of 100% of the membership units of 12291 CBW, LLC (“12291 CBW”).  12291 CBW owned and operated an adult entertainment cabaret known as “The New West” located at 12291 Camp Bowie West, Aledo, Texas.  The Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Membership Units closed October 5, 2011, whereby RCI Tarrant County acquired the membership units of 12291 CBW for the purchase price of $380,000. The Company now operates the BYOB club as “Temptations”. The entire purchase price of $380,000 was allocated to SOB License.
	Silver City
	Our wholly owned subsidiaries, RCI Dining Services (Stemmons), Inc. (“RCI Stemmons”), RCI Dining Services (Inwood), Inc. (“RCI Inwood”) and RCI Dining Services (Stemmons 2), Inc. (“RCI Dining”) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Prior Agreement”) with Mr. Thanasi Mantas, Green Star, Inc. (“Green Star”), Fine Dining Club, Inc. (“Fine Dining”), Blue Star Entertainment Inc. (“Blue Star”), Adelphi Group Ltd. (“Adelphi”) and PNYX Limited Partnership (“PNYX”). The Prior Agreement was amended on December 28, 2011. On January 11, 2012, (i) Green Star, Fine Dining, Mr. Mantas, Adelphi, PNYX, RCI Stemmons, RCI Dining and RCI Holdings, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary (“RCI Holdings”), entered into a new Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Silver City Purchase Agreement”) and (ii) Blue Star, Mr. Mantas, PNYX, RCI Inwood and RCI Holdings entered into a separate Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Blue Star Purchase Agreement”), which was subsequently terminated. The entry into the Silver City Purchase Agreement and the Blue Star Purchase Agreement terminated the Prior Agreement, as amended.
	Green Star owns and operates an adult entertainment cabaret known as “Silver City Cabaret,” located at 7501 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247. Fine Dining has a concession to provide alcohol sales and services to Green Star at the Silver City Cabaret. Mr. Mantas owned 100% of the stock of Green Star and Fine Dining. Pursuant to the Silver City Purchase Agreement, Mr. Mantas agreed to sell (i) all the stock of Green Star to RCI Stemmons for the purchase price of $1,400,000 in the form of a promissory note and (ii) all the stock of Fine Dining to RCI Fine Dining for the purchase price of $100,000 in the form of a promissory note. Each of the promissory notes are payable over 11 years and have an adjustable interest rate of 5.5%. The rates adjust to prime plus 2.5% in the 61st month, not to exceed 9%. This transaction closed on January 17, 2012.
	Adelphi owned the real properties where the Silver City Cabaret is located, including 7501 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247 and 7600 John West Carpenter Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247, and PNYX owned certain adjacent real property at 7506 John West Carpenter Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75247. In transactions related to the Prior Agreement, Adelphi and PNYX had previously entered into real estate purchase agreements with RCI Holdings on November 17, 2011, which agreements were subsequently amended as part of the Silver City Purchase Agreement transaction. Pursuant to the real estate purchase agreements, as amended, (i) Adelphi agreed to sell the real properties at 7501 N. Stemmons and 7600 John West Carpenter for the purchase price of $6,500,000, payable $300,000 in cash and $6,200,000 in the form of an adjustable 5.5% promissory note that is payable over 11 years, and (ii) PNYX agreed to sell the real property at 7506 John West Carpenter for the purchase price of $1,000,000, payable $700,000 in cash and $300,000 in the form of an adjustable 5.5% promissory note that is payable over 11 years. The rates adjust to prime plus 2.5% in the 61st month, not to exceed 9%. The real estate transactions closed contemporaneously with the Silver City Purchase Agreement. At closing of the Silver City Purchase Agreement transactions, Mr. Mantas entered into a Non-Competition Agreement providing for him to not compete with our subsidiaries by owning, participating or operating an establishment featuring adult entertainment within Dallas County and all contiguous counties (excepting the property located at 1449 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75247).
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	6,510
	Equipment and furniture		130
	Noncompete		100
	Inventory and other current assets		47
	Goodwill		774
	SOB licenses		2,213
	Deferred taxes		-774
	Net assets	$	9,000
	The Company incurred approximately $76,000 in legal costs associated with the acquisition, which are included in legal and professional expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.
	Goodwill in the acquisition represents the offset to the deferred tax liability recorded as a result of the difference in the basis of the net assets for tax and financial purposes. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations of these entities are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations since January 17, 2012. This acquisition was made to further the Company’s growth objective of acquiring nightclubs that will quickly contribute to the Company’s earnings per share. Proforma results of operations have not been provided, as the amounts were not deemed material to the consolidated financial statements.
	Jaguars
	On August 3, 2012, our wholly owned subsidiary, Jaguars Acquisition, Inc. (“JAI”), entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Bryan S. Foster and 13 entities owned by him (the “Companies”), to acquire nine operating adult cabarets and two other licensed locations under development (collectively, the “Foster Clubs”). Ten of the clubs are located in Texas, including clubs in Tye (near Abilene), Lubbock (two clubs), Odessa (two clubs), El Paso, Harlingen, Longview, Edinburg and Beaumont, and one club is located in Phoenix, Arizona. On September 17, 2012, the parties entered into an Amendment to Purchase Agreement, whereby the Beaumont acquisition will be effected through an asset purchase rather than a stock purchase. The Amendment also made minor changes to certain representations and warranties within the Purchase Agreement.
	On September 17, 2012, JAI and its subsidiaries closed the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, as amended, and completed the acquisitions of nine of the 11 Foster Clubs. The acquisitions of the remaining two clubs, which are located in Beaumont and Longview, were completed shortly after final permitting had been obtained from the local jurisdictions, at which time the closing documents for those two clubs were released. Longview was closed on September 28, 2012 and Beaumont on October 12, 2012. As consideration for the purchase of the Foster Clubs, JAI and its subsidiaries paid to Foster and the Companies at closing $3,500,000 cash and $22,000,000 pursuant to a secured promissory note (the “Club Note”). The Club Note bears interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum, is payable in 144 equal monthly installments and is secured by the assets purchased from the Companies. Upon closing of the Real Estate Agreement (as defined below), JAI and its subsidiaries paid Foster the remaining $500,000 cash consideration due with the purchase of the Foster Clubs.
	The Club Note also provides that in the event any regulatory or administrative authority seeks to enforce or attempts to collect any tax or obligation or liability that may be due pursuant to the Texas Patron Tax (sometimes referred to as the “Pole Tax”) or related legislation, then the then outstanding principal amount of the Club Note, as of the date the tax is enforced, will immediately be reduced by an amount calculated by multiplying 1,200,000 by the dollar amount of the per-person tax implemented (the “Reduction Amount”). The Reduction Amount cannot exceed $6,000,000. By way of example, if exactly two years after closing, a $2.00 per person tax is implemented and enforced, the Reduction Amount would be $2,400,000 and the then principal amount of the Club Note would be reduced $2,400,000. The Texas Patron Tax is currently enacted to be $5 per person which would equate to a $6,000,000 Reduction Amount if enforced.
	At closing of the Purchase Agreement, Mr. Foster entered into a five-year non-competition agreement providing for him to not compete with us or our subsidiaries by owning, participating or operating an establishment featuring adult entertainment within a radius of 50 miles of the location of any of the adult clubs owned by our subsidiaries, excluding the adult cabaret located at 11327 Reeder Road, Dallas, Texas, 75229.
	As previously disclosed on August 9, 2012, in connection with the Purchase Agreement, our wholly owned subsidiary, Jaguars Holdings, Inc. (“JHI”), entered into a Commercial Contract (the “Real Estate Agreement”), which agreement provides for JHI to purchase the real estate where the Foster Clubs are located. The transactions contemplated by the Real Estate Agreement closed on October 16, 2012. See below for an explanation of the real estate transaction.
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Equipment and furniture	$	478
	Noncompete		450
	Inventory and other current assets		16
Goodwill		19,133
SOB licenses		5,923
Net assets	$	26,000
The Company incurred approximately $316,000 in legal costs and finder’s fees associated with the acquisition, which are included in legal and professional expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.
The results of operations of these entities are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations since September 17, 2012. This acquisition was made to further the Company’s growth objective of acquiring nightclubs that will quickly contribute to the Company’s earnings per share.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of operations as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the immediate preceding period. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as of such periods, nor is it indicative of future results of operations. The pro forma amounts give effect to appropriate adjustments for the fair value of the assets acquired, amortization of intangibles and interest expense.
		FOR THE YEAR
		ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
		2012		2011
Revenues		$	109,723	$	97,769
Net income		$	8,660	$	8,966
Net income per share – basic		$	0.89	$	0.9
Net income per share – diluted		$	0.89	$	0.9
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic			9,691		9,930
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted			9,697		9,932
2013 Acquisitions and Openings
In connection with the acquisition of the Foster Clubs, as explained above, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jaguars Holdings, Inc. (“JHI”), entered into a Commercial Contract (the “Real Estate Agreement”), which agreement provided for JHI to purchase the real estate where the Foster Clubs are located. The transactions contemplated by the Real Estate Agreement closed on October 16, 2012. The purchase price of the real estate was $10.1 million (discounted to $9.6 million as explained below) and was paid with $350,000 in cash, $9.1 million in mortgage notes, and an agreement to make a one-time payment of $650,000 in twelve years that bears no interest. The note bears interest at the rate of 9.5%, is payable in 143 equal monthly installments and is secured by the real estate properties. The Company has recorded a debt discount of $431,252 related to the one-time payment of $650,000. The Company reduced previously recognized goodwill because the purchase of the Foster Clubs operations and the real estate were considered to be one purchase transaction with multiple closings and were included in the same purchase agreement.
The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets at the purchase date. (in thousands)
Buildings and land	$	10,066
Goodwill		-431
Net assets	$	9,635
On March 4, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of a second adult business in midtown Manhattan. The Company plans to open a new gentlemen's club at the 61 West 37th Street location, just east of Sixth Avenue. Rick's Cabaret paid $3 million for the business, with $1.5 million paid in cash and the remaining $1.5 million in six percent promissory notes convertible into shares of Rick's Cabaret common stock at a conversion price of $10.25. The notes call for monthly payments of $16,653, including principal and interest, and mature in 120 months. At the option of the noteholders, the principal amount of the notes and the accrued but unpaid interest thereon may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at $10.25 per share. The notes are redeemable by the Company at any time if the closing price of its common stock for 20 consecutive trading days is at least $13.47 per share.
The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
(in thousands)
Noncompete	$	150
Goodwill		997
SOB licenses		2,850
Deferred taxes		-997
Net assets	$	3,000
The Company incurred approximately $34,000 in legal costs associated with the acquisition, which are included in legal and professional expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.
Goodwill in the acquisition represents the offset to the deferred tax liability recorded as a result of the difference in the basis of the net assets for tax and financial purposes.  The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.  The results of operations of this company are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations since March 5, 2013. This acquisition was made to further the Company’s growth objective of acquiring nightclubs that will quickly contribute to the Company’s earnings per share.  Proforma results of operations have not been provided, as the amounts were not deemed material to the consolidated financial statements.
On May 29, 2013, our wholly owned subsidiary, RCI Entertainment (Delamo), Inc., completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% of 1957 Delamo, LLC, which owns a new adult cabaret in Los Angeles County, California that is scheduled to open this summer. We issued 100,000 restricted shares of our common stock to an individual in consideration for outstanding membership interests of 1957 Delamo, LLC. These shares were valued at $863,000. The Company had previously paid $600,000 in cash for the initial 50% investment.
The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets at the purchase date. (in thousands)
Furniture and equipment	$	200
SOB licenses		1,263
Net assets	$	1,463
The Company incurred approximately $7,000 in legal costs associated with the acquisition, which are included in legal and professional expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.
The results of operations of this company are included in the Company’s consolidated results of operations since May 30, 2013. This acquisition was made to further the Company’s growth objective of acquiring nightclubs that will quickly contribute to the Company’s earnings per share.  Proforma results of operations have not been provided, as the amounts were not deemed material to the consolidated financial statements.
In June 2013, the Company’s subsidiary, RCI Dining Services (Beaumont), Inc. acquired, for $300,000, the sexually oriented business license rights to operate an adult cabaret at a property in which another Company subsidiary had purchased in Beaumont, Texas. Of this amount, $245,000 has been allocated to licenses.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	N.	Discontinued Operations
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the following as discontinued operations as of and for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	In March 2011, we made the decision to sell our Las Vegas location and, in April 2011, sharply reduced its operations in order to eliminate losses as we sought a buyer for the property. The club was shuttered and the landlord took over the property in June 2011. Therefore, this club is recognized as a discontinued operation in the accompanying financial statements and has recognized a loss on the closure of $2.0 million in discontinued operations.
	In August 2011, the Company sold a controlling portion of the membership interest in the entity that previously operated its Rick’s Cabaret in Austin, Texas. Accordingly, the Company deconsolidated the subsidiary and carried it as an equity-method investment. The Company had not received any cash flows from the entity since the sale and did not anticipate any in the near future. A new nightclub has not been opened in the space since the Company sold its controlling interest. In June 2013, the Company sold the remaining portion of its membership interest in the entity to a third party and recognized a gain of approximately $2,300 on the sale. Accordingly, the club is recognized as a discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
	Following is summarized information regarding the discontinued operations:
	Revenues of discontinued operations amounted to zero, zero and $2.6 million for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	(in thousands)		Year Ended September 30,
			2013		2012		2011
	Loss from discontinued operations		$	-220	$	-264	$	-1,107
	Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations			2		-		-2,270
	Income tax - discontinued operations			75		92		1,182
	Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		$	-143	$	-172	$	-2,195
	Major classes of assets and liabilities included as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of:
			September 30,
			2013		2012
	Current assets		$	2	$	30
	Property and equipment			18		40
	Other assets			1		2
	Current liabilities			-15		-130
	Long-term liabilities			-33		-33
	Net assets (liabilities)		$	-27	$	-91
	Loss on sale of discontinued operations above represents actual loss or impairment of the Las Vegas and Austin clubs.

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	'
	O.	Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
	(in thousands, except per share data)
			Fiscal Year 2013
			Quarters Ended
			Dec. 31		March 31		June 30		Sept. 30
	Revenues		$	27,141	$	28,728	$	28,308	$	28,031
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	2,714	$	2,801	$	2,372	$	1,658
	Net income (loss)		$	2,647	$	2,745	$	2,195	$	1,604
	Basic income (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.24	$	0.17
	Net income (loss)		$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.23	$	0.17
	Diluted income (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.24	$	0.17
	Net income (loss)		$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.23	$	0.17
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding			9,575		9,514		9,479		9,504
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding			9,833		9,988		9,647		9,603
			Fiscal Year 2012
			Quarters Ended
			Dec. 31		March 31		June 30		Sept. 30
	Revenues		$	22,019	$	25,414	$	23,921	$	23,866
	Income from continuing operations		$	2,286	$	2,257	$	1,898	$	1,521
	Net income		$	2,185	$	2,117	$	1,823	$	1,453
	Basic income per share:
	Income from continuing operations		$	0.23	$	0.23	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Net income		$	0.23	$	0.22	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Diluted income per share:
	Income from continuing operations		$	0.23	$	0.23	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Net income		$	0.23	$	0.22	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding			9,685		9,720		9,725		9,633
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding			9,687		9,731		9,731		9,636
			Fiscal Year 2011
			Quarters Ended
			Dec. 31		31-Mar		30-Jun		Sept. 30
	Revenues		$	19,669	$	21,580	$	20,791	$	21,451
	Income from continuing operations		$	2,348	$	3,285	$	2,530	$	2,089
	Net income		$	2,076	$	2,923	$	888	$	1,959
	Basic income per share:
	Income from continuing operations		$	0.23	$	0.33	$	0.25	$	0.21
	Net income		$	0.21	$	0.29	$	0.09	$	0.2
	Diluted income per share:
	Income from continuing operations		$	0.23	$	0.32	$	0.25	$	0.21
	Net income		$	0.21	$	0.29	$	0.09	$	0.2
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding			10,043		9,937		9,924		9,815
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding			10,045		10,771		9,941		9,817

Gain_on_Settlement_of_Debt

Gain on Settlement of Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Gain On Settlement Debt [Abstract]	'
Gain On Settlement Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	P.	Gain on Settlement of Debt
	In April 2011, the Company settled certain cross-litigation with the former sellers of the Las Vegas club. As a result of the settlement, the Company paid the sellers approximately $1.6 million in cash as full settlement of its obligation under a debt instrument with a remaining principal and interest balance at the time of $2.5 million. The Company has recorded a gain of approximately $900,000 in the year ended September 30, 2011 as a result of the settlement. In addition, the Company and the sellers agreed to cancel the Lock-up/Leak-out Agreement and the Company’s obligation to purchase from the sellers any of the remaining 70,000 shares which the sellers hold. This resulted in the Company transferring $1.4 million from Temporary Equity to Permanent Equity in the year ended September 30, 2011.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Q.	Subsequent Events
	A subsidiary of the Company closed a transaction involving the air rights above the Company’s 33rd Street club in Manhattan in October 2013. The subsidiary entered into a contract to buy the land and building for $10 million at any time in the next five years. Concurrent with the building transaction, a third party (the “Third Party Purchaser”) purchased the balance of the air rights of the property that are not subject to the Option Agreement. The purchase price for these air rights was $13,000,000, of which the Company’s subsidiary contributed $5,200,000 in connection with the overall business transaction. The transactions are part of a previously announced transaction under which the Company agreed to purchase the land and building for $23 million. The new agreement also amends the lease for the three-story building at 50 West 33rd Street to $100,000 per month for the next five years rather than the $180,000 per month called for in the original agreement.
	On October 15, 2013, the Company sold to certain investors (i) 9% Convertible Debentures with an aggregate principal amount of $4,525,000 (the “Debentures”), under the terms and conditions set forth in the Debentures, and (ii) warrants to purchase a total of 72,400 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Warrants”), under the terms and conditions set forth in the Warrants. Each of the Debentures has a term of three years, is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $12.50 per share (subject to adjustment), and has an annual interest rate of 9%, with one initial payment of interest only due April 15, 2014. Thereafter, the principal amount is payable in 10 equal quarterly principal payments, which amounts to a total of $452,500, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Six months after the issue date of the Debentures, we have the right to redeem the Debentures if the Company’s common stock has a closing price of $16.25 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days. The Warrants have an exercise price of $12.50 per share (subject to adjustment) and expire on October 15, 2016. In the event there is an effective registration statement registering the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants, we have the right to require exercise of the Warrants if our common stock has a closing price of $16.25 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days. The Company sold the Debentures and Warrants to the investors in a private transaction and received consideration of $4,525,000. An adviser to the Company received compensation in the amount of $271,500 in connection with advising the Company regarding the sale of the Debentures and Warrants.
	In October 2013, the Company purchased 49 percent of a corporation that operates the Dallas club “PT’s Platinum” and also acquired the building and personal property. Total cost of the transaction was $500,000.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Basis of Accounting
	The accounts are maintained and the consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP).
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries in which a controlling interest it owned. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, forecasted future events and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and assumptions may vary under different assumptions or conditions. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. We believe the accounting policies below are critical in the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.  The Company maintains deposits in several financial institutions, which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC").  The Company has not experienced any losses related to amounts in excess of FDIC limits.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounts and Notes Receivable
	Trade accounts receivable for the nightclub operation is primarily comprised of credit card charges, which are generally converted to cash in two to five days after a purchase is made.  The media division’s accounts receivable is primarily comprised of receivables for advertising sales and Expo registration. The Company’s accounts receivable, other is comprised of employee advances and other miscellaneous receivables. The long-term portion of notes receivable are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes interest income on notes receivable based on the terms of the agreement and based upon management’s evaluation that the notes receivable and interest income will be collected. The Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts or notes when, based on management judgment, circumstances indicate that accounts or notes receivable will not be collected.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Inventories
	Inventories include alcoholic beverages, food, and Company merchandise. Inventories are carried at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis), or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Provisions for depreciation and amortization are made using straight-line rates over the estimated useful lives of the related assets and the shorter of useful lives or terms of the applicable leases for leasehold improvements. Buildings have estimated useful lives ranging from 29 to 40 years. Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements have estimated useful lives between five and 40 years. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives are capitalized. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The cost of assets sold or abandoned and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gains or losses are charged or credited in the accompanying consolidated statement of income of the respective period.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	FASB ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Others addresses the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. Under FASB ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are no longer amortized, but reviewed on an annual basis for impairment, or sooner if there is an indication of impairment. The Company reviews property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of its carrying amounts to future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If property and equipment and intangible assets with definite lives are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized equals the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value.  Assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows when assessing impairment, principally at the club level. Cash flows for our club assets are identified at the individual club level.  The Company’s annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets was performed as of September 30, 2013.   The Company did not recognize impairment for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011.   All of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets relate to the nightclubs, except for $567,000 related to the acquisition of the media division. Definite lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives. Fully amortized assets are written-off against accumulated amortization.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The Company calculates the fair value of its assets and liabilities which qualify as financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to consolidated financial statements when the fair value is different than the carrying value of these financial instruments. The estimated fair value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of short and long-term debt also approximates fair value since these instruments bear market rates of interest. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company accounts for financial instruments that are indexed to and potentially settled in, its own stock, including stock put options, in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity .  Under certain circumstances that would require the Company to settle these equity items in cash, and without regard to probability, FASB ASC 815 would require the classification of all or part of the item as a liability and the adjustment of that reclassified amount to fair value at each reporting date, with such adjustments reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of Income.  The first instrument to meet the requirements of FASB ASC 815 for derivative accounting occurred in the quarter ended June 30, 2009 when the Company renegotiated the payback terms of certain put options and agreed to pledge as collateral to certain holders a second lien on certain property.
	The fair value of the derivative liabilities when the securities became derivatives were estimated to be $3.8 million in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		73	%
	Expected life		3.42 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		1.34	%
	The related put options were recognized in temporary equity in the amount of $5.2 million at the time they were issued.  The difference between that amount and the value of the derivative of $3.8 million, amounting to $1.4 million, was included in additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the derivative liabilities as of September 30, 2012 were estimated to be $75,000, in accordance with FASB ASC 820, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		32	%
	Expected life		.17 year
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		0.06	%
	We finished liquidating these put options during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The gain (loss) for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 recognized in earnings amounted to $1,489, $116,520 and $128,944, respectively.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Comprehensive Income
	The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 220, Reporting Comprehensive Income . Comprehensive income is the total of (1) net income plus (2) all other changes in net assets arising from non-owner sources, which are referred to as items of other comprehensive income. An analysis of changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income is presented in the statement of comprehensive income.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages, food and merchandise, other revenues and services at the point-of-sale upon receipt of cash, check, or credit card charge.
	Revenues from the sale of magazines and advertising content are recognized when the issue is published and shipped.  Revenues and external expenses related to the Company’s annual Expo convention are recognized upon the completion of the convention in August.
Sales And Liquor Taxes Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Sales and Liquor Taxes
	The Company recognizes sales and liquor taxes paid as revenues and an equal expense in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition.  Total sales and liquor taxes aggregated $8.5 million, $6.8 million and $6.0 million for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Advertising and Marketing
	Advertising and marketing expenses are primarily comprised of costs related to public advertisements and giveaways, which are used for promotional purposes. Advertising and marketing expenses are expensed as incurred and are included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of Income.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	Deferred income taxes are determined using the liability method in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes . Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In addition, a valuation allowance is established to reduce any deferred tax asset for which it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	FASB ASC 740 creates a single model to address accounting for uncertainty in tax positions by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FASB ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. There are no unrecognized tax benefits to disclose in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Equity Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Accounting for Investments
	Investments in companies in which the company has a 20% to 50% interest are accounted for using the equity method and carried at cost and are adjusted for the Company's proportionate share of their undistributed earnings or losses. Investments in Companies in which the Company owns less than a 20% interest are accounted for at cost and reviewed for any impairment. The 40% investment in one company at September 30, 2012 was recorded in other assets and was a nominal amount. The remaining 40% was sold during the year ended September 30, 2013. During the year ended September 30, 2012, the Company also acquired a 50% investment in a nightclub for $600,000, which was not yet open at September 30, 2012. This investment was also recorded in other assets at September 30, 2012. During the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired the remaining 50% of this operation and is now consolidated – see Note M. Also during the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired approximately 12% of another entity for $600,000. This amount was included in other assets as of September 30, 2013.
Put Options Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Put Options
	In certain situations, the Company has issued restricted common shares as partial consideration for acquisitions of certain businesses or assets.  Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the governing acquisition agreements, the holder of such shares has the right, but not the obligation, to put a fixed number of the shares on a monthly basis back to the Company at a fixed price per share.  The Company may elect during any given month to either buy the monthly shares or, if management elects not to do so, the holder can sell the monthly shares in the open market, and any deficiency between the amount which the holder receives from the sale of the monthly shares and the value of shares will be paid by the Company.  The Company has accounted for these shares in accordance with the guidance established by FASB ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity as a reclassification of the value of the shares from permanent to temporary equity.  As the shares become due, the Company transfers the value of the shares back to permanent equity.  Also see “Derivative Financial Instruments” above.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
	The Company computes earnings (loss) per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. FASB ASC 260 provides for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the Company. Potential common stock shares consist of shares that may arise from outstanding dilutive common stock options and warrants (the number of which is computed using the “treasury stock method”) and from outstanding convertible debentures (the number of which is computed using the “if converted method”). Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) considers the potential dilution that could occur if the Company’s outstanding common stock options, warrants and convertible debentures were converted into common stock that then shared in the Company’s earnings (loss) (as adjusted for interest expense, that would no longer occur if the debentures were converted).
	(in thousands, except per share data)		FOR THE YEAR ENDED
			SEPTEMBER 30,
			2013		2012		2011
	Basic earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,334	$	7,750	$	10,041
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			-143		-172		-2,195
	Net income attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,191	$	7,578	$	7,846
	Average number of common shares outstanding			9,518		9,691		9,930
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.98	$	0.8	$	1.01
	Discontinued operations		$	-0.02	$	-0.02	$	-0.22
	Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.97	$	0.78	$	0.79
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,334	$	7,750	$	10,041
	Adjustment. to net earnings from assumed conversion of debentures (1)			57		-		-
	Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations			9,391		7,750		10,041
	Discontinued operations			-143		-172		-2,195
	Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	9,248	$	7,578	$	7,846
	Average number of common shares outstanding:
	Common shares outstanding			9,518		9,691		9,930
	Potential dilutive shares resulting from exercise of warrants and options (2)			4		6		2
	Potential dilutive shares resulting from conversion of debentures (1)			93		-		-
	Total average number of common shares outstanding used for dilution			9,615		9,697		9,932
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.98	$	0.8	$	1.01
	Discontinued operations		$	-0.01	$	-0.02	$	-0.22
	Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders		$	0.96	$	0.78	$	0.79
	Net earnings (loss) applicable to common stock and the weighted average number of shares used for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations are summarized in the table that follows:
	*EPS may not foot due to rounding.
	Additional shares for options, warrants and debentures amounting to  1,122 for the year ended September 30, 2012 were not considered since they would be antidilutive.
	(1)  Represents interest expense on dilutive convertible securities that would not occur if they were assumed converted.
	(2)  All outstanding warrants and options were considered for the EPS computation.
	Convertible debentures (principal and accrued interest) outstanding at September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 totaling $7,790, $3,521 and $7,210, respectively, were convertible into common stock at a price of $10.25 and $10.00 in each year. Convertible debentures amounting to $1,444 were dilutive in 2013.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Stock Options
	At September 30, 2013, the Company has stock options outstanding, which are described more fully in Note I.  The Company accounts for its stock options under the recognition and measurement principals of fair value set forth in FASB ASC Topic 718  Compensation – Stock Compensation.   The compensation cost recognized for the year ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $847,183, $314,761 and $8,254, respectively. There were zero stock option exercises for the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and 25,000 stock option exercises for the year ended September 30, 2011.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair Value Accounting
	In December 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (ASC 820), Fair Value Measurements . SFAS No. 157 clarifies the definition of fair value, describes methods used to appropriately measure fair value, and expands fair value disclosure requirements, but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. For financial assets and liabilities, SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, which required the Company to adopt these provisions in fiscal 2009. For nonfinancial assets and liabilities, SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, which required the Company to adopt these provisions in fiscal 2010.
	SFAS No. 157 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
		⋅	Level 1 – Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
		⋅	Level 2 – Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
		⋅	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
	The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
	The Company’s derivative liabilities have been measured principally utilizing Level 2 inputs.
	We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale, which are reported at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related income tax effect, if any, on available-for-sale securities are excluded from income and are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses from securities classified as available for-sale are included in income. We measure the fair value of our marketable securities based on quoted prices for identical securities in active markets, or Level 1 inputs. As of September 30, 2013, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
					Gross
	(in thousands)		Cost		Unrealized		Fair
	Available for Sale		Basis		Gains		Value
	Tax-Advantaged Bond Fund		$	505	$	50	$	555
	In accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments — Debt and Equity Securities , we review our marketable securities to determine whether a decline in fair value of a security below the cost basis is other than temporary. Should the decline be considered other than temporary, we write down the cost basis of the security and include the loss in current earnings as opposed to an unrealized holding loss. No losses for other than temporary impairments in our marketable securities portfolio were recognized during the year ended September 30, 2013.
	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
	(in thousands)		Carrying
	September 30, 2013		Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Marketable securities		$	555	$	555	$	-	$	-
	(in thousands)		Carrying
	September 30, 2012		Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Marketable securities		$	1,059	$	1,059	$	-	$	-
	Derivative liability		$	75	$	-	$	75	$	-
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In September 2011 new guidance was issued regarding the goodwill impairment testing for reporting units. This guidance gives the entity the option to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company has early-adopted this guidance beginning with our Form 10-Q for the quarter ending December 31, 2011. The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2011 new guidance was issued regarding the disclosure of the components of comprehensive income. This guidance gives the entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In either option, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. This guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. This guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is required to be adopted retrospectively. The Company has adopted this guidance beginning with its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending December 31, 2012.
	In July 2012 new guidance was issued regarding the impairment testing related to indefinite-lived intangible assets. This guidance permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, is impaired. If an entity concludes, based on an evaluation of all relevant qualitative factors, that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, it will not be required to perform the quantitative impairment for that asset. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company has early-adopted this guidance beginning with our Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012. The implementation of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of the derivative liabilities when the securities became derivatives were estimated to be $3.8 million in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	73	%
	Expected life	3.42 years
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	1.34	%
Schedule of Options Indexed to Issuers Equity [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of the derivative liabilities as of September 30, 2012 were estimated to be $75,000, in accordance with FASB ASC 820, using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	32	%
	Expected life	.17 year
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.06	%
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands, except per share data)	FOR THE YEAR ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30,
		2013		2012		2011
	Basic earnings per share:
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	9,334	$	7,750	$	10,041
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		-143		-172		-2,195
	Net income attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	9,191	$	7,578	$	7,846
	Average number of common shares outstanding		9,518		9,691		9,930
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	0.98	$	0.8	$	1.01
	Discontinued operations	$	-0.02	$	-0.02	$	-0.22
	Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	0.97	$	0.78	$	0.79
	Diluted earnings per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	9,334	$	7,750	$	10,041
	Adjustment. to net earnings from assumed conversion of debentures (1)		57		-		-
	Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations		9,391		7,750		10,041
	Discontinued operations		-143		-172		-2,195
	Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	9,248	$	7,578	$	7,846
	Average number of common shares outstanding:
	Common shares outstanding		9,518		9,691		9,930
	Potential dilutive shares resulting from exercise of warrants and options (2)		4		6		2
	Potential dilutive shares resulting from conversion of debentures (1)		93		-		-
	Total average number of common shares outstanding used for dilution		9,615		9,697		9,932
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	0.98	$	0.8	$	1.01
	Discontinued operations	$	-0.01	$	-0.02	$	-0.22
	Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders	$	0.96	$	0.78	$	0.79
	Net earnings (loss) applicable to common stock and the weighted average number of shares used for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share computations are summarized in the table that follows:
	*EPS may not foot due to rounding.
	Additional shares for options, warrants and debentures amounting to  1,122 for the year ended September 30, 2012 were not considered since they would be antidilutive.
	(1)  Represents interest expense on dilutive convertible securities that would not occur if they were assumed converted.
	(2)  All outstanding warrants and options were considered for the EPS computation.
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	'
	As of September 30, 2013, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
				Gross
	(in thousands)	Cost		Unrealized		Fair
	Available for Sale	Basis		Gains		Value
	Tax-Advantaged Bond Fund	$	505	$	50	$	555
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	'
	Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
	(in thousands)	Carrying
	September 30, 2013	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Marketable securities	$	555	$	555	$	-	$	-
	(in thousands)	Carrying
	September 30, 2012	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Marketable securities	$	1,059	$	1,059	$	-	$	-
	Derivative liability	$	75	$	-	$	75	$	-

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	'
	Property and equipment consisted of the following:
	(in thousands, except per share data)	September 30,
		2013		2012
	Buildings and land	$	77,760	$	61,296
	Leasehold improvements		19,658		16,913
	Furniture		6,159		4,948
	Equipment		20,393		17,379
	Total property and equipment		123,970		100,536
	Less accumulated depreciation		-25,359		-20,596
	Property and equipment, net	$	98,611	$	79,940

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:
	(in thousands)
				September 30,
				2013			2012
	Indefinite useful lives:
	Goodwill			$	43,987		$	43,421
	Licenses				54,966			50,608
		Amortization
		Period
	Definite useful lives:
	Discounted leases	18 & 6 years			168			27
	Unamortized non-compete agreements	5 years			897			1,150
	Total goodwill and intangible assets			$	100,018		$	95,206
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands)	2013						2012
		Licenses			Goodwill			Licenses		Goodwill
	Beginning balance	$	50,608		$	43,421		$	42,092	$	23,550
	Intangibles acquired		4,358			997			8,516		19,871
	Other		-			-431			-		-
	Ending balance	$	54,966		$	43,987		$	50,608	$	43,421

Longterm_Debt_Tables

Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Long-term debt consisted of:
				September 30,
	(in thousands)			2013			2012
	Notes payable at 10-11%, mature August 2015 and July 2022	*		$	2,381		$	1,551
	Notes payable at 9.6%, mature December 2014 and January 2015	*			2,257			2,364
	Note payable at 7%, matures December 2019	*			232			261
	Note payable at 7.25%, matures May 2016	*			880			1,169
	Notes payable at 14%, mature September 30, 2020, collateralized by stocks of	**			5,284			7,741
	Miami Gardens Square One, Inc. and Stellar Management, Inc.
	Note payable at the greater of 2% above prime or 7.5%, (7.5% at	*			3,142			3,250
	September 30, 2013), matures April 2017
	Note payable at the greater of 2% above prime or 7.5%, (7.5% at	*			3,775			3,901
	September 30, 2013), matures June 2017
	Note payable at 8%, matures January 2022	*			2,893			3,343
	Notes payable at 5.5%, matures January 2023				1,456			1,500
	Notes payable at 5.5%, matures January 2023	*			6,310			6,500
	8.15% note payable secured by aircraft, matures February 2017				2,571			2,680
	Note payable refinanced at 6.25%, matures July 2018	*			1,512			1,981
	Notes payable at 9% and 6.3%, mature July 2018 and June 2030, collateralized				970			488
	by aircraft
	Notes payable at 4.75%-7.25%, mature December 2014 and September 2019	*			955			1,396
	10% convertible debentures				4,991			2,653
	Note payable at 9.5%, matures August 2024	**			20,967			22,000
	Notes payable at 9.5%, mature September 2024	*			9,267			-
	6% convertible debentures, mature March 2023	**			1,444			-
	Note payable at 13%, matures March 2016	**			1,500			-
	Notes payable at 5-7%, mature from 2018 to 2028	*			2,555			-
	Note payable at 11%, matures June 2018	*			2,500			-
	Convertible note payable from a related party at 10%, matures August 1, 2014				750			750
	Total debt				78,592			63,528
	Less current portion				8,830			6,603
	Total long-term debt			$	69,762		$	56,925
	*  Collateralized by real estate
	**  Collateralized by stock in subsidiary
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	Following is a summary of long-term debt at September 30:
	(in thousands)
		2013			2012
	Secured by real estate	$	38,659		$	25,716
	Secured by stock in subsidiary		29,195			29,741
	Secured by other assets		3,541			3,168
	Unsecured		7,197			4,903
		$	78,592		$	63,528
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Future maturities of long-term debt consist of the following, net of debt discount: (in thousands)
	2014	$	8,830
	2015		9,204
	2016		7,971
	2017		12,932
	2018		7,607
	Thereafter		32,048
	Total maturities of long-term debt, net of debt discount	$	78,592
Warrants Outstanding 434,571 [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Warrants Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $434,571 in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility		68	%
	Expected life		1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield		-
	Risk free rate		1.18	%
Warrants Outstanding 38,256 [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Warrants Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $38,256 in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	35	%
	Expected life	1.0 year
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.23	%
Warrants Outstanding 61,735 [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Schedule Of Warrants Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of the warrants was estimated to be $61,735 in accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements , using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	26	%
	Expected life	1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.38	%

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Provision For Income Taxes [Table Text Block]	'
	The provision for income taxes on continuing operations consisted of the following for the years ended September 30:
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Current	$	5,240		$	2,519		$	1,627
	Deferred		261			1,855			3,776
	Total income tax expense	$	5,501		$	4,374		$	5,403
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	Income tax expense on continuing operations differs from the “expected” income tax expense computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% to earnings before income taxes for the years ended September 30 as a result of the following:
	(in thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Computed expected tax expense	$	5,116		$	4,194		$	5,323
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit		146			140			140
	Stock-based compensation and other permanent differences		239			40			-60
	Total income tax expense	$	5,501		$	4,374		$	5,403
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30 were as follows:
		(in		2013			2012
		thousands)
	Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
	Definite and indefinite lived intangibles			$	-16,481		$	-14,954
	Property and equipment				-9,873			-8,627
	Patron tax				4,351			3,447
	Net operating loss carryforward and other				267			-194
	Net deferred tax liabilities			$	-21,736		$	-20,328
Schedule Of Net Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The net deferred taxes are recorded in the balance sheets as follows:
		2013			2012
	Current assets	$	4,618		$	3,635
	Long-term liabilities		-26,354			-23,963
	Net deferred tax liabilities	$	-21,736		$	-20,328

Stock_Options_Tables

Stock Options (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stock Option and Stock Based Employee Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
	Following is a summary of options activity:
						Weighted
						Average		Aggregate
				Weighted		Remaining		Intrinsic
				Average		Contractual		Value at
				Exercise		Term		September
	(in thousands, except exercise prices and contractual terms)	Options		Price		(Years)		30, 2013
	Outstanding at October 1, 2010		565	$	9.94
	Granted		35		7.15
	Forfeited		-55		8.57
	Exercised		-25		7.55
	Outstanding at September 30, 2011		520		10.01
	Granted		755		8.41
	Expired or cancelled		-490		10.18
	Exercised		-
	Outstanding at September 30, 2012		785		8.36
	Granted		10		8.7
	Expired or cancelled		-30		7.15
	Exercised		-		-
	Outstanding at September 30, 2013		765	$	8.41		0.83	$	2,585
	Exercisable at September 30, 2013		755	$	8.41		0.82	$	2,554
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair value of options issued for the year ended September 30, 2011 were estimated to be $49,521 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	50	%
	Expected life	1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.19	%
	On June 27, 2012, the Company issued 100,000 options to the Company’s directors. These options become exercisable in June 2013, have a strike price of $8.78 per share and expire in June 2014.  The fair value of these options were estimated to be $160,488 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	37	%
	Expected life	1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.31	%
	On July 2, 2012, the Company issued 655,000 options to certain Company employees. Of these options, 442,500 were exchanged for existing options which were to expire in September 2012. These new options become exercisable in July 2013, have a strike price of $8.35 per share and expire in July 2014.  The fair value of these options was estimated to be $966,493 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	37	%
	Expected life	1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.3	%
	In June 2013, the Company issued 10,000 options to a Company employee. These options become exercisable in June 2014, have a strike price of $8.70 per share and expire in June 2015.  The fair value of these options was estimated to be $11,670 at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Volatility	27	%
	Expected life	1.5 years
	Expected dividend yield	-
	Risk free rate	0.27	%

Commitment_and_Contingencies_T

Commitment and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Future minimum annual lease obligations as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:
	(in thousands)
	2014	$	4,015
	2015		3,847
	2016		3,680
	2017		3,448
	2018		3,066
	Thereafter		15,622
	Total future minimum lease obligations	$	33,678

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
RCI Dining Services- Airport Freeway, Inc [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	3,126
	Equipment and signs		289
	SOB license		1,150
	Net assets	$	4,565
Gold Club of Indy, LLC [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	750
	Equipment and furniture		90
	Noncompete		100
	Goodwill		708
	Net assets	$	1,648
Schiek’s Palace Royale [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	3,280
	Equipment and furniture		526
	Noncompete		300
	Goodwill		2,023
	Net assets	$	6,129
Silver City Cabaret [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Building, land and contents	$	6,510
	Equipment and furniture		130
	Noncompete		100
	Inventory and other current assets		47
	Goodwill		774
	SOB licenses		2,213
	Deferred taxes		-774
	Net assets	$	9,000
Jaguars [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Equipment and furniture	$	478
	Noncompete		450
	Inventory and other current assets		16
	Goodwill		19,133
	SOB licenses		5,923
	Net assets	$	26,000
Foster Clubs [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]	'
	The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of operations as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the immediate preceding period. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as of such periods, nor is it indicative of future results of operations. The pro forma amounts give effect to appropriate adjustments for the fair value of the assets acquired, amortization of intangibles and interest expense.
			FOR THE YEAR
			ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
			2012		2011
	Revenues		$	109,723	$	97,769
	Net income		$	8,660	$	8,966
	Net income per share – basic		$	0.89	$	0.9
	Net income per share – diluted		$	0.89	$	0.9
	Weighted average shares outstanding – basic			9,691		9,930
	Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted			9,697		9,932
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets at the purchase date. (in thousands)
	Buildings and land	$	10,066
	Goodwill		-431
	Net assets	$	9,635
New Gentlemen's Club [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities at the purchase date.
	(in thousands)
	Noncompete	$	150
	Goodwill		997
	SOB licenses		2,850
	Deferred taxes		-997
	Net assets	$	3,000
RCI Entertainment Delamo, Inc [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Fair Values Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The following information summarizes the allocation of fair values assigned to the assets at the purchase date. (in thousands)
	Furniture and equipment	$	200
	SOB licenses		1,263
	Net assets	$	1,463

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Income Loss From Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	'
	Revenues of discontinued operations amounted to zero, zero and $2.6 million for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	(in thousands)	Year Ended September 30,
		2013		2012		2011
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	-220	$	-264	$	-1,107
	Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations		2		-		-2,270
	Income tax - discontinued operations		75		92		1,182
	Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	-143	$	-172	$	-2,195
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Of Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	'
	Major classes of assets and liabilities included as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of:
		September 30,
		2013		2012
	Current assets	$	2	$	30
	Property and equipment		18		40
	Other assets		1		2
	Current liabilities		-15		-130
	Long-term liabilities		-33		-33
	Net assets (liabilities)	$	-27	$	-91

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation1

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands, except per share data)
		Fiscal Year 2013
		Quarters Ended
		Dec. 31		March 31		June 30		Sept. 30
	Revenues	$	27,141	$	28,728	$	28,308	$	28,031
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	2,714	$	2,801	$	2,372	$	1,658
	Net income (loss)	$	2,647	$	2,745	$	2,195	$	1,604
	Basic income (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.24	$	0.17
	Net income (loss)	$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.23	$	0.17
	Diluted income (loss) per share:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.24	$	0.17
	Net income (loss)	$	0.28	$	0.29	$	0.23	$	0.17
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		9,575		9,514		9,479		9,504
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		9,833		9,988		9,647		9,603
		Fiscal Year 2012
		Quarters Ended
		Dec. 31		March 31		June 30		Sept. 30
	Revenues	$	22,019	$	25,414	$	23,921	$	23,866
	Income from continuing operations	$	2,286	$	2,257	$	1,898	$	1,521
	Net income	$	2,185	$	2,117	$	1,823	$	1,453
	Basic income per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.23	$	0.23	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Net income	$	0.23	$	0.22	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Diluted income per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.23	$	0.23	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Net income	$	0.23	$	0.22	$	0.19	$	0.15
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		9,685		9,720		9,725		9,633
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		9,687		9,731		9,731		9,636
		Fiscal Year 2011
		Quarters Ended
		Dec. 31		31-Mar		30-Jun		Sept. 30
	Revenues	$	19,669	$	21,580	$	20,791	$	21,451
	Income from continuing operations	$	2,348	$	3,285	$	2,530	$	2,089
	Net income	$	2,076	$	2,923	$	888	$	1,959
	Basic income per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.23	$	0.33	$	0.25	$	0.21
	Net income	$	0.21	$	0.29	$	0.09	$	0.2
	Diluted income per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.23	$	0.32	$	0.25	$	0.21
	Net income	$	0.21	$	0.29	$	0.09	$	0.2
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		10,043		9,937		9,924		9,815
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		10,045		10,771		9,941		9,817

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (Derivative [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative [Member]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Volatility	73.00%
Expected life	'3 years 5 months 1 day
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Risk free rate	1.34%

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (Put Option [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Put Option [Member]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Volatility	32.00%
Expected life	'2 months 1 day
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Risk free rate	0.06%

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Basic earnings per share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9,334

$7,750

$10,041

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-143

-172

-2,195

Net income attributable to Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc.

1,604

2,195

2,745

2,647

1,453

1,823

2,117

2,185

1,959

888

2,923

2,076

9,191

7,578

7,846

Average number of common shares outstanding

9,504

9,479

9,514

9,575

9,633

9,725

9,720

9,685

9,815

9,924

9,937

10,043

9,518

9,691

9,930

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders

$0.17

$0.24

$0.29

$0.28

$0.15

$0.19

$0.23

$0.23

$0.21

$0.25

$0.33

$0.23

$0.98

$0.80

$1.01

Discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.02)

($0.02)

($0.22)

Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders

$0.17

$0.23

$0.29

$0.28

$0.15

$0.19

$0.22

$0.23

$0.20

$0.09

$0.29

$0.21

$0.97

$0.78

$0.79

Diluted earnings per share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Rick's shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,334

7,750

10,041

Adjustment. to net earnings from assumed conversion of debentures (1)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

57

[1]

0

[1]

0

[1]

Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,391

7,750

10,041

Discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-143

-172

-2,195

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9,248

$7,578

$7,846

Average number of common shares outstanding:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,518

9,691

9,930

Potential dilutive shares resulting from exercise of warrants and options (2)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

[2]

6

[2]

2

[2]

Potential dilutive shares resulting from conversion of debentures (1)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

93

[1]

0

[1]

0

[1]

Total average number of common shares outstanding used for dilution

9,603

9,647

9,988

9,833

9,636

9,731

9,731

9,687

9,817

9,941

10,771

10,045

9,615

9,697

9,932

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$0.17

$0.24

$0.29

$0.28

$0.15

$0.19

$0.23

$0.23

$0.21

$0.25

$0.32

$0.23

$0.98

$0.80

$1.01

Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.01)

($0.02)

($0.22)

Net income (loss) attributable to Rick's shareholders

$0.17

$0.23

$0.29

$0.28

$0.15

$0.19

$0.22

$0.23

$0.20

$0.09

$0.29

$0.21

$0.96

$0.78

$0.79

[1]

Represents interest expense on dilutive convertible securities that would not occur if they were assumed converted.

[2]

All outstanding warrants and options were considered for the EPS computation.

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (Tax Advantaged Bond Fund [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Tax Advantaged Bond Fund [Member]	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	$505
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain	50
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value	$555

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	$555	$1,059
Derivative liability	'	75
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	555	1,059
Derivative liability	'	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Derivative liability	'	75
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Derivative liability	'	$0

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 25, 2010
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$43,987,000		$43,421,000		$23,550,000	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total	1,489		116,520		128,944	'	'	'	'	'
Sales And Liquor Taxes	8,500,000		6,800,000		6,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Purchase Prices	3,500,000		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities	'		1,122		'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	78,592,000		63,528,000		'	2,700,000	750,000	'	518,192	'
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price	$10.25		$10		'	'	$10	$10.25	'	$10.25
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Total	847,183		314,761		8,254	'	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Stock Option Exercised	0		0		25,000	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Additional Information	'Investments in Companies in which the Company owns less than a 20% interest are accounted for at cost and reviewed for any impai		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Payable At Six Percent, Mature March 2023 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	1,444,000	[1]	0	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Price Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	3,800,000		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Convertible Debt [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	7,790,000		3,521,000		7,210,000	'	'	'	'	'
Other Assets [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	'		40.00%		'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	12.00%		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Purchase Prices	600,000		600,000		'	'	'	'	'	'
Night club [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	50.00%		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Put Option [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Price Risk Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	3,800,000		75,000		'	'	'	'	'	'
Temporary Equity Value Including Additional Paid In Capital	5,200,000		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional Paid in Capital, Total	1,400,000		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	20.00%		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'29 years		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Equipment and Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Media Division [Member]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$567,000		'		'	'	'	'	'	'
[1]	Collateralized by stock in subsidiary

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total property and equipment	$123,970	$100,536
Less accumulated depreciation	-25,359	-20,596
Property and equipment, net	98,611	79,940
Land and Building [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total property and equipment	77,760	61,296
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total property and equipment	19,658	16,913
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total property and equipment	6,159	4,948
Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Total property and equipment	$20,393	$17,379

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Unamortized Non Compete Agreements [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Minimum [Member]
					Discounted Leases [Member]	Unamortized Non Compete Agreements [Member]
Indefinite useful lives:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	$43,987	$43,421	$23,550	'	'	'
Licenses	54,966	50,608	42,092	'	'	'
Definite useful lives:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'	'	'	'5 years	'18 years	'6 years
Discounted leases	168	27	'	'	'	'
Unamortized non-compete agreements	897	1,150	'	'	'	'
Total goodwill and intangible assets	$100,018	$95,206	'	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning balance, Licences	$50,608	$42,092
Intangibles acquired, Licenses	4,358	8,516
Other, Licenses	0	0
Ending balance, Licenses	54,966	50,608
Beginning balance, Goodwill	43,421	23,550
Intangibles acquired, Goodwill	997	19,871
Other, Goodwill	-431	0
Ending balance, Goodwill	$43,987	$43,421

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	$336	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	290	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	209	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	101	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	10	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five	119	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$0	$0	$0

Longterm_Debt_Details

Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	$78,592,000		$63,528,000		$2,700,000	$750,000	$518,192
Less current portion	8,830,000		6,603,000		'	'	'
Total long-term debt	69,762,000		56,925,000		'	'	'
Notes payable at 10-11%, mature August 2015 and July 2022 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	2,381,000	[1]	1,551,000	[1]	'	'	'
Notes payable at 9.6%, mature December 2014 and January 2015 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	2,257,000	[1]	2,364,000	[1]	'	'	'
Note payable at 7%, matures December 2019 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	232,000	[1]	261,000	[1]	'	'	'
Note payable at 7.25%, matures May 2016 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	880,000	[1]	1,169,000	[1]	'	'	'
Notes payable at 14%, mature September 30, 2020 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	5,284,000	[2]	7,741,000	[2]	'	'	'
Note payable at the greater of 2% above prime or 7.5%, matures April 2017 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	3,142,000	[1]	3,250,000	[1]	'	'	'
Note payable at the greater of 2% above prime or 7.5%, matures June 2017 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	3,775,000	[1]	3,901,000	[1]	'	'	'
Note payable at 8%, matures January 2022 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	2,893,000	[1]	3,343,000	[1]	'	'	'
Notes payable at 5.5%, matures January 2023 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	1,456,000		1,500,000		'	'	'
Notes payable at 5.5%, mature January 2023 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	6,310,000	[1]	6,500,000	[1]	'	'	'
8.15% note payable secured by aircraft, matures February 2017 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	2,571,000		2,680,000		'	'	'
Note payable at refinanced at 6.25%, matures July 2018 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	1,512,000	[1]	1,981,000	[1]	'	'	'
Notes payable at 9% and 6.3%, mature July 2018 and June 2030, collateralized by aircraft [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	970,000		488,000		'	'	'
Notes payable at 4.75%-7.25%, mature December 2014 and September 2019 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	955,000	[1]	1,396,000	[1]	'	'	'
10% convertible debentures [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	4,991,000		2,653,000		'	'	'
Note payable at 9.5%, matures August 2024 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	20,967,000	[2]	22,000,000	[2]	'	'	'
Notes payable at 9.5%, mature September 2024 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	9,267,000	[1]	0	[1]	'	'	'
6% convertible debentures, mature March 2023 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	1,444,000	[2]	0	[2]	'	'	'
Note payable at 13%, matures March 2016 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	1,500,000	[2]	0	[2]	'	'	'
Notes payable at 5-7%, mature from 2018 to 2028 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	2,555,000	[1]	0	[1]	'	'	'
Note payable at 11%, matures June 2018 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	2,500,000	[1]	0	[1]	'	'	'
Convertible note payable from a related party at 10%, matures August 1, 2014 [Member]	'		'		'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'		'	'	'
Total debt	$750,000		$750,000		'	'	'
[1]	Collateralized by real estate
[2]	Collateralized by stock in subsidiary

Longterm_Debt_Details_1

Long-term Debt (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	$78,592,000	$63,528,000	$2,700,000	$750,000	$518,192
Unsecured Debt [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	7,197,000	4,903,000	'	'	'
Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	38,659,000	25,716,000	'	'	'
Stock In Subsidiary [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	29,195,000	29,741,000	'	'	'
Other Assets [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt	$3,541,000	$3,168,000	'	'	'

Longterm_Debt_Details_2

Long-term Debt (Details 2)	1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
					Warrants Outstanding 434,571 [Member]	Warrants Outstanding 38,256 [Member]	Warrants Outstanding 61,735 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Volatility	27.00%	37.00%	37.00%	50.00%	68.00%	35.00%	26.00%
Expected life	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months	'1 year	'1 year 6 months
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Risk free rate	0.27%	0.30%	0.31%	0.19%	1.18%	0.23%	0.38%

Longterm_Debt_Details_3

Long-term Debt (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
2014	$8,830,000	'	'	'	'
2015	9,204,000	'	'	'	'
2016	7,971,000	'	'	'	'
2017	12,932,000	'	'	'	'
2018	7,607,000	'	'	'	'
Thereafter	32,048,000	'	'	'	'
Total maturities of long-term debt, net of debt discount	$78,592,000	$63,528,000	$2,700,000	$750,000	$518,192

Longterm_Debt_Details_Textual

Long-term Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Dec. 02, 2011

Feb. 29, 2012

Aug. 31, 2011

Jun. 25, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Apr. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Mar. 04, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Apr. 29, 2009

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 04, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Sep. 17, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 29, 2009

Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2009

Jan. 24, 2013

Aug. 24, 2013

Jan. 24, 2013

Residential Real Estate [Member]

Second Adult Business In Midtown Manhattan [Member]

Second Adult Business In Midtown Manhattan [Member]

Foster Clubs [Member]

Silver City [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Secured Promissory Note [Member]

Secured Promissory Note [Member]

Secured Promissory Note Over Eleven Years Series One [Member]

Secured Promissory Note Over Eleven Years Series Two [Member]

Joy Club Of Austin [Member]

Joy Club Of Austin [Member]

Investor One [Member]

Investor Two [Member]

Adviser [Member]

Real Estate Agreement [Member]

Private Transaction [Member]

Private Transaction [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Debt Instrument, Face Amount

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$9,200,000

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$5,000,000

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

8.00%

8.15%

10.00%

'

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6.25%

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6.00%

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9.50%

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13.00%

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10.00%

10.00%

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Debt Instrument, Payment Terms

'

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'debt bears interest at 6.30%

'The note was collateralized by the real estate and was payable in monthly installments through April 2025 of $19,774, including principal and interest at the prime rate plus 4.5% with a minimum rate of 7%.

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'

'

'Under the modified terms the promissory notes become 10 year amortized facilities that provides for equal monthly payments of $77,633 each and will be fully paid on September 30, 2020, rather than a balloon payment for the entire amount that would have been due on November 30, 2012

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'

'The Club Note bears interest at the rate of 9.5% per annum, is payable in 144 equal monthly installments

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'The notes are payable over eleven years at $12,256 per month including interest and have an adjustable interest rate of 5.5%. The rate adjusts to prime plus 2.5% in the 61 st month, not to exceed 9%

'The notes are also payable over eleven years at $53,110 per month including interest and have the same adjustable interest rate of 5.5%

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Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt

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1,500,000

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms

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'monthly

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'The Promissory Note bears interest at a varying rate at the greater of (i) two percent (2%) above the Prime Rate or (ii) seven and one-half percent (7.5%), which is guaranteed by the Company and by Eric Langan, the Companys Chief Executive Officer, individually

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Debt Instrument, Maturity Date

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1-Mar-16

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Long Term Debt Consideration For Extension

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000

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150,000

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'

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Long Term Debt Consideration For Extension Amortization

'

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100,000

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150,000

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Debt Instrument, Term

'10 years

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Payments to Acquire Real Estate, Total

'

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'

3,230,000

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

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6,000,000

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

Payments for (Proceeds from) Real Estate Held-for-investment, Total

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

1,600,000

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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Debt Issued For Real Estate Purchase

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

2,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

4,400,000

'

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Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

42,465

26,386

'

920,000

3,803

'

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1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,999

'

'

53,110

42,461

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Notes Payable

'

'

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'

'

2,200,000

1,500,000

'

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1,500,000

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'

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'

6,500,000

'

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2,500,000

'

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum

'

'

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5.00%

'

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4.75%

'

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum

'

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'

'

'

'

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7.00%

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

7.25%

'

'

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage

'

'

'

13.10%

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

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Debt Instrument Monthly Installment Amount

'

'

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'

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'

15,090

'

'

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'

'

25,660

16,653

'

256,602

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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Long-term Debt

'

2,700,000

750,000

'

518,192

'

78,592,000

63,528,000

'

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7,197,000

4,903,000

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

'

'

$10

$10.25

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$10.25

$10

'

$10.25

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$10.25

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$10

$10.25

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion Feature

'

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'

'The 2010 Debentures were redeemable by the Company at any time if the closing price of its common stock for 20 consecutive trading days is at least $13.47 per share

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Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding

'

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179,513

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Warrant Issued Percent

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20.00%

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Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

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10.25

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8.78

8.35

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10

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Debt Instrument Convertible Market Price

'

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$8.73

$462,724

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Share Price

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$9.74

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loan Origination Cost

'

'

'

460,000

'

'

150,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

165,000

Convertible Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

269,780

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

2,500,000

'

Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60,000

48,780

'

Debt Instrument Redemption Terms

'

'

'The note is redeemable by the Company after six months at any time if the closing price of its common stock for 20 consecutive trading days is at least $13.00 per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warrants Exercise Terms

'

'

'

'The Warrants provided that the Company had the right to require exercise of the Warrants if the closing price of the Companys common stock for 20 consecutive trading days was at least $14.35

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument Periodic Payment Principal Quarterly

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

250,000

'

Common stock closing price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$13

$13.33

'

Proceeds From Sale Of Debenture And Warrant

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

2,500,000

'

Business Acquisitions Cost Of Acquired Entity Purchase Price

5,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

'

'

'

10,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Placement Fees Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

Business Acquisitions Cost Of Acquired Entity Cash Paid

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

3,500,000

350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisitions Cost Of Acquired Entity Other Non cash Consideration

3,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

8.00%

8.15%

10.00%

'

'

'

6.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

'

'

9.50%

'

'

13.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

10.00%

'

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'The notes mature from 2018 to 2028.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class Of Warrant Or Right Fair Value

'

'

'

434,571

'

'

61,735

'

'

'

38,256

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Purchase Prices

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Beneficial Conversion Feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

33,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Discounted Price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisitions Purchase Price Allocation Notes Payable And Long Term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

431,252

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation One Time Payment In Twelve Years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$650,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Current	$5,240	$2,519	$1,627
Deferred	261	1,855	3,776
Total income tax expense	$5,501	$4,374	$5,403

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Computed expected tax expense	$5,116	$4,194	$5,323
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	146	140	140
Stock-based compensation and other permanent differences	239	40	-60
Total income tax expense	$5,501	$4,374	$5,403

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):	'	'
Definite and indefinite lived intangibles	($16,481)	($14,954)
Property and equipment	-9,873	-8,627
Patron tax	4,351	3,447
Net operating loss carryforward and other	267	-194
Net deferred tax liabilities	($21,736)	($20,328)

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'
Current assets	$4,618	$3,635
Long-term liabilities	-26,354	-23,963
Net deferred tax liabilities	($21,736)	($20,328)

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
			Las Vegas club [Member]	Las Vegas club [Member]	Las Vegas club [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	'	'	$17,200,000	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	34.00%	'	'	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$267,000	($194,000)	'	$13,500,000	$2,300,000

Put_Options_and_Temporary_Equi1

Put Options and Temporary Equity (Details Textual) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Put Options and Temporary Equity [Line Items]	'
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests, Total	$13.90

Stock_Options_Details

Stock Options (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Stock Options And Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, Options	'	'	'	'	785	520	565
Granted, Options	10	655	100	35	10	755	35
Forfeited, Options	'	'	'	'	'	'	-55
Expired or cancelled, Options	'	'	'	'	-30	-490	'
Exercised, Options	'	'	'	'	0	0	-25
Outstanding, Options	'	'	'	'	765	785	520
Exercisable, Options	'	'	'	'	755	'	'
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	$8.36	$10.01	$9.94
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	$8.70	$8.41	$7.15
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	'	'	$8.57
Expired or cancelled, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	$7.15	$10.18	'
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	$0	'	$7.55
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	$8.41	$8.36	$10.01
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	'	'	'	$8.41	'	'
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	'	'	'	'	'9 months 29 days	'	'
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	'	'	'	'	'9 months 25 days	'	'
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	'	'	$2,585	'	'
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	'	'	$2,554	'	'

Stock_Options_Details_1

Stock Options (Details 1)	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Stock Options And Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Volatility	27.00%	37.00%	37.00%	50.00%
Expected life	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 6 months
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Risk free rate	0.27%	0.30%	0.31%	0.19%

Stock_Options_Details_Textual

Stock Options (Details Textual) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 25, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2010

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Stock Options And Stock-Based Employee Compensation [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Percentage

'

'

'

'

85.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.25

8.35

'

8.78

'

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

10

655

100

35

10

755

35

'

'

'

'

'

Share based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Strike Price

$8.70

$8.35

$8.78

$7.15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Fair Value

$11,670

$966,493

$160,488

$49,521

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exchanged Number

'

442,500

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term

'1 year 6 months

'1 year 6 months

'1 year 6 months

'1 year 6 months

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'2 years

'3 years

'5 years

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

'

'

'

'

847,183

314,761

8,254

'

'

'

'

'

Unallocated Share Based Compensation Expense

'

'

'

'

$8,753

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitment_and_Contingencies_D

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'
2014	$4,015
2015	3,847
2016	3,680
2017	3,448
2018	3,066
Thereafter	15,622
Total future minimum lease obligations	$33,678

Commitment_and_Contingencies_D1

Commitment and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		15 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 21, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2009	Jan. 01, 2008	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
							Lease Agreements [Member]	Lease Agreements [Member]	Lease Agreements [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Club Surcharges	'	'	'	'	'	$5	'	'	'
Patron Tax Paid in Excess	'	'	'	'	$2,000,000	'	'	'	'
Contingent Liability for Live Entertainment Tax	'	'	2,100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued Liabilities	'	'	13,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Patron Tax Expense	'	'	3,200,000	3,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Amount	2,650,000	'	150,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Settlement Agreement, Terms	'	'	'The settlement amount will be paid with approximately $850,000 in insurance proceeds and a cash payment from the Company of approximately $1.8 million.	'	'	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Expense	1,800,000	160,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments for Rent	'	'	'	'	'	'	$3,600,000	$2,900,000	$3,000,000

Common_Stock_Details_Textual

Common Stock (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	$0	$0	$189,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	192,455	262,054	415,384
Treasury Stock, Value	1,600,000	2,100,000	3,300,000
Shares, Issued	'	'	26,320
Convertible Debt	'	'	269,780
Temporary Equity Transfer Shares	'	'	70,000
Temporary Equity Transfer Value	'	'	1,400,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period	0	0	25,000
Common Stock, Value, Issued	95,000	96,000	'
Acquisitions [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares, Issued	100,000	'	'
Common Stock, Value, Issued	863,000	'	'
Holders [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrant Exercised Shares	'	118,000	'
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises	'	1,000,000	'
Employee and Directors [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	'	'	$189,000
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Warrant Exercised Shares	'	120,000	'
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period	'	'	25,000

Employee_Retirement_Plan_Detai

Employee Retirement Plan (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Employee Retirement Plan [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees Gross Pay	3.00%	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$64,000	$55,000	$55,000

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Net assets	$4,565
RCI Dining Services- Airport Freeway, Inc [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Building, land and contents	3,126
Equipment and signs	289
SOB license	$1,150

Acquisitions_Details_1

Acquisitions (Details 1) (Gold Club of Indy, LLC [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Gold Club of Indy, LLC [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Building, land and contents	$750
Equipment and furniture	90
Noncompete	100
Goodwill	708
Net assets	$1,648

Acquisitions_Details_2

Acquisitions (Details 2) (Schiek’s Palace Royale [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schiek’s Palace Royale [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Building, land and contents	$3,280
Equipment and furniture	526
Noncompete	300
Goodwill	2,023
Net assets	$6,129

Acquisitions_Details_3

Acquisitions (Details 3) (Silver City Cabaret [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Silver City Cabaret [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Building, land and contents	$6,510
Equipment and furniture	130
Noncompete	100
Inventory and other current assets	47
Goodwill	774
SOB licenses	2,213
Deferred taxes	-774
Net assets	$9,000

Acquisitions_Details_4

Acquisitions (Details 4) (Jaguars [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jaguars [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Equipment and furniture	$478
Noncompete	450
Inventory and other current assets	16
Goodwill	19,133
SOB licenses	5,923
Net assets	$26,000

Acquisitions_Details_5

Acquisitions (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Revenues	$109,723	$97,769
Net income	$8,660	$8,966
Net income per share - basic	$0.89	$0.90
Net income per share - diluted	$0.89	$0.90
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	9,691	9,930
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	9,697	9,932

Acquisitions_Details_6

Acquisitions (Details 6) (Foster Clubs [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Foster Clubs [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Buildings and land	$10,066
Goodwill	431
Net assets	$9,635

Acquisitions_Details_7

Acquisitions (Details 7) (New Gentlemen's Club [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
New Gentlemen's Club [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Noncompete	$150
Goodwill	997
SOB licenses	2,850
Deferred taxes	-997
Net assets	$3,000

Acquisitions_Details_8

Acquisitions (Details 8) (RCI Entertainment Delamo, Inc [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
RCI Entertainment Delamo, Inc [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Furniture and equipment	$200
SOB licenses	1,263
Net assets	$1,463

Acquisitions_Details_Textual

Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Dec. 02, 2011

Feb. 29, 2012

Jun. 25, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

29-May-13

Sep. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2013

Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 04, 2013

Mar. 04, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

29-May-13

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

31-May-11

Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 03, 2011

Apr. 22, 2011

Apr. 22, 2011

31-May-11

Apr. 14, 2011

Jan. 17, 2012

Sep. 17, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 17, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 17, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Promissory Notes [Member]

Real Properties [Member]

Pnyx [Member]

Pnyx [Member]

Second Adult Business in Midtown Manhattan [Member]

Second Adult Business in Midtown Manhattan [Member]

Second Adult Business in Midtown Manhattan [Member]

Second Adult Business in Midtown Manhattan [Member]

Delamo Inc [Member]

New West [Member]

John West Carpenter [Member]

Beaumont [Member]

Acquisition 2011 [Member]

RCI Stemmons [Member]

RCI Fine [Member]

RCI Fine [Member]

Rci Dining Services Airport Freeway [Member]

Gold Club of Indy, LLC [Member]

Gold Club of Indy, LLC [Member]

Schiek’s Palace Royale [Member]

Schiek’s Palace Royale [Member]

Silver City [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Jaguars [Member]

Amended Real Estate Purchase Agreements [Member]

Amended Real Estate Purchase Agreements [Member]

Amended Real Estate Purchase Agreements [Member]

Promissory Notes [Member]

Promissory Notes [Member]

Promissory Notes [Member]

Improvements [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Real Estate Agreement [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Texas patron tax [Member]

Amended Real Estate Purchase Agreements [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

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Ownership Percentage

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100.00%

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100.00%

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Business Acquisition, Purchase Price

$5,500,000

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$6,500,000

$1,000,000

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$3,000,000

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'

$380,000

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'

$1,400,000

$100,000

'

$4,565,000

$825,000

$850,000

$3,250,000

$2,875,000

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'

$10,100,000

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Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Discounted Price

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9,600,000

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Business Acquisition, Cash Paid

2,000,000

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700,000

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1,500,000

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300,000

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3,500,000

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350,000

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Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, License

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380,000

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Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Notes Payable and Long-term Debt

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9,100,000

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Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, One Time Payment in Twelve Years

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'

650,000

'

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

8.00%

8.15%

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6.25%

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10.00%

'

13.00%

5.50%

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5.50%

6.00%

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5.50%

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9.50%

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9.50%

9.50%

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Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount

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431,252

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Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Other Noncash Consideration

3,500,000

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6,200,000

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'

300,000

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'

1,500,000

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22,000,000

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

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'

$10.25

'

$10.25

'

$10

$10

$10.25

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'

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$10.25

'

$10.25

$10.25

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Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

42,465

26,386

920,000

3,803

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16,653

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1,200,000

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Debt Instrument, Maturity Period

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'11 years

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'11 years

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'120 months

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'11 years

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Stock Redemption Price

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$13.47

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Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

100,000

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Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

863,000

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Payments for Previous Acquisition

'

'

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'

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'

'

600,000

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Business Acquisition Percentage Of Voting Interests Acquired For Initial Investment

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50.00%

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Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Taxes Payable, Total

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'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

1,657,000

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Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs

'

'

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'

34,000

7,000

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'

100,000

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'

'

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'

76,000

'

316,000

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Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Additional Cash Paid

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500,000

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Reduction Amount

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'

2,400,000

'

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'

'

'

6,000,000

Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates, Total

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300,000

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License Costs

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'

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245,000

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Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal

'

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'

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$2,400,000

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Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Basis for Effective Rate

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'The rates adjust to prime plus 2.5% in the 61st month, not to exceed 9%.

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'The rates adjust to prime plus 2.5% in the 61st month, not to exceed 9%

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'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Discontinued Operation [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations	($220)	($264)	($1,107)
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations	2	0	-2,270
Income tax - discontinued operations	75	92	1,182
Total loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	($143)	($172)	($2,195)

Discontinued_Operations_Detail1

Discontinued Operations (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Discontinued Operation [Line Items]	'	'
Current assets	$21	$72
Current liabilities	-48	-163
Discontinued Operation Asset Disposal [Member]	'	'
Discontinued Operation [Line Items]	'	'
Current assets	2	30
Property and equipment	18	40
Other Assets	1	2
Current liabilities	-15	-130
Long-term liabilities	-33	-33
Net assets (liabilities)	($27)	($91)

Discontinued_Operations_Detail2

Discontinued Operations (Detail Textual) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Las Vegas Segme [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operations [Member]

Discontinued Operation [Line Items]

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Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent, Total

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($143,000)

($172,000)

($2,195,000)

$2,000,000

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Revenues, Total

'

28,031,000

28,308,000

28,728,000

27,141,000

23,866,000

23,921,000

25,414,000

22,019,000

21,451,000

20,791,000

21,580,000

19,669,000

112,208,000

95,220,000

83,491,000

'

0

0

2,600,000

Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Total

$2,300

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Quarterly_Results_of_Operation2

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$28,031	$28,308	$28,728	$27,141	$23,866	$23,921	$25,414	$22,019	$21,451	$20,791	$21,580	$19,669	$112,208	$95,220	$83,491
Income (loss) from continuing operations	1,658	2,372	2,801	2,714	1,521	1,898	2,257	2,286	2,089	2,530	3,285	2,348	9,545	7,962	10,252
Net income (loss)	$1,604	$2,195	$2,745	$2,647	$1,453	$1,823	$2,117	$2,185	$1,959	$888	$2,923	$2,076	$9,191	$7,578	$7,846
Basic income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.24	$0.29	$0.28	$0.15	$0.19	$0.23	$0.23	$0.21	$0.25	$0.33	$0.23	$0.98	$0.80	$1.01
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.23	$0.29	$0.28	$0.15	$0.19	$0.22	$0.23	$0.20	$0.09	$0.29	$0.21	$0.97	$0.78	$0.79
Diluted income (loss) per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.24	$0.29	$0.28	$0.15	$0.19	$0.23	$0.23	$0.21	$0.25	$0.32	$0.23	$0.98	$0.80	$1.01
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.23	$0.29	$0.28	$0.15	$0.19	$0.22	$0.23	$0.20	$0.09	$0.29	$0.21	$0.96	$0.78	$0.79
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	9,504	9,479	9,514	9,575	9,633	9,725	9,720	9,685	9,815	9,924	9,937	10,043	9,518	9,691	9,930
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	9,603	9,647	9,988	9,833	9,636	9,731	9,731	9,687	9,817	9,941	10,771	10,045	9,615	9,697	9,932

Gain_on_Settlement_of_Debt_Det

Gain on Settlement of Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Gain On Settlement Of Debt [Line Items]	'	'
Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	$1,600,000	'
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	2,500,000	'
Gain On Settlement Of Debt	'	900,000
Sellers Agreement Shares	'	70,000
Temporary Equity Transfer	'	$1,400,000

Subsequent_Events_Details_Text

Subsequent Events (Details Textual) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Oct. 15, 2013

Dec. 02, 2011

Feb. 29, 2012

Jun. 25, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Aug. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Oct. 15, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 15, 2013

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Dallas Club [Member]

Amended Agreement [Member]

Original Agreement [Member]

Private Placement [Member]

Subsequent Event [Line Items]

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Commitment To Purchase Land And Building In Next Five Years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10,000,000

'

'

'

'

Purchase Price Of Air Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,000,000

'

'

'

'

Subsidiary Contribution Amount For Purchase Of Air Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,200,000

'

'

'

'

Commitment To Purchase Land And Building

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23,000,000

'

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'

'

Lease Amount Per Month For Next Five Years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

180,000

'

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment

'

42,465

26,386

920,000

3,803

'

'

'

'

452,500

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

8.00%

8.15%

'

'

6.25%

'

10.00%

'

9.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Face Amount

'

'

'

9,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

4,525,000

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

72,400

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

'

'

'

$10.25

'

$10.25

$10

$10

$10.25

$12.50

'

'

'

'

'

Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights

'

'

'

10.25

'

'

'

'

'

12.5

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15-Oct-16

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from Issuance of Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,525,000

Debt Instrument, Redemption, Description

'we have the right to redeem the Debentures if the Companys common stock has a closing price of $16.25 (subject to adjustment) for 20 consecutive trading days.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Number Of Periodic Principal Payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10

'

'

'

'

'

Payments for Brokerage Fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

271,500

Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Interest Rate of Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.00%

'

'

'

Business Acquisitions Cost Of Acquired Entity Purchase Price

'

$5,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$500,000

'

'

'