Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services is a leading commercial landscaping and snow-and-ice management franchise. Founded in 1973 in Markham, Ontario, it has grown into Canada’s largest outdoor services brand and is now expanding into the United States.

Headquartered at 200 Cachet Woods Court in Markham, the company combines decades of experience with robust corporate backing—now under EverSmith Brands—to support ambitious franchisees.

Clintar began franchising in 1983 and today includes 19 franchise locations, servicing over 4,000 commercial accounts across North America. Its offering spans year-round services—from landscape design and turf management to parking lot maintenance and snow clearing.

Clintar sets itself apart through its integrated B2B focus, servicing large national accounts and Fortune 500 firms with a unified winter and summer service suite. Its commitment to sustainability, advanced equipment (including GPS-tracked fleets and battery-powered machinery), and a full-season service model creates a competitive edge—ensuring consistent quality, dependability, and year-round revenue for its franchisees.

Training

Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services provides a robust training structure designed to support franchisees from the outset and throughout the operation of their business. The training encompasses both foundational and ongoing education to ensure consistency and quality in service delivery.

1. Initial Training Program
   Clintar offers a comprehensive Initial Training Program that spans up to five calendar days and is required to be completed by both the franchisee and their General Manager. This program is conducted at Clintar's designated training facilities or via computer-based modules and must be completed before the start of operations.
2. Specific Training
   Job-specific training is provided for technicians, administrative staff, and sales and marketing personnel. This training, delivered at events like the Clintar Annual Conference or through Clintar Academy, includes topics such as job costing, scheduling, equipment maintenance, and sales techniques.
3. General Training
   Clintar also provides annual general training to introduce new products and services and review sales and marketing strategies. These sessions are conducted regionally, nationally, or internationally and attendance is mandatory for franchisees and key staff.

Territory Protection

Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services grants franchisees a defined territory with geographic boundaries determined based on factors like population density and commercial infrastructure.

Although the franchisor agrees not to open another Clintar business under the same marks within this territory, the franchisee does not receive an exclusive territory. Franchisees may still face competition from other franchisees, company-owned locations, or alternate channels of distribution such as internet or telemarketing.

The franchisor also retains broad rights to sell through other channels and may engage with national accounts that overlap the franchisee’s territory. Franchisees are prohibited from soliciting or servicing clients outside of their territory without written consent, and even within their territory, they may need approval to handle strategic or national accounts.