Who Owns Cintas?
Cintas is the master brand of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS), the Cincinnati uniform rental and facility services leader serving more than one million businesses with uniforms, mats, first aid, and fire protection.
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Who Owns Cintas?
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History of Cintas
- Founded: 1929
- Founders: Richard Farmer
Founded as Acme Industrial Laundry in 1929, Cintas modernized under Richard T. Farmer and grew into North America's largest uniform rental and facility services company.
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Is Cintas publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on NASDAQ under ticker CTAS.
Did Cintas buy UniFirst?
No. Cintas made a roughly $5.3 billion offer in early 2025 that UniFirst rejected.
What does Cintas do?
Uniform rental and facility services including mats, restroom supplies, first aid, and fire protection on recurring routes.
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Who is the CEO of Cintas?
Todd Schneider, president and chief executive officer.
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- Company Type: Privately Held
Where Is Cintas Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Cintas Categories & Tags
Cintas Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Route density economics
- +High customer retention
Considerations
- -Employment cycle exposure
- -Premium valuation
Frequently Asked Questions About Cintas
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Sources & Further Reading
- Cintas official website
- Cintas Corporation company page - /companies/cintas
Competitors to Cintas
No direct competitors found in the same category. This could be because Cintasoperates in a unique market segment or we're still building our competitor database.
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