Cintas: Weird vibes around project approvals and new initiatives

Lately, it feels like getting even small projects off the ground at Cintas is an uphill battle. There's a lot more red tape, more layers of approval needed, and a general hesitation to greenlight anything that isn't absolutely essential. I've seen initiatives that would normally be approved within a week or two now languishing for months. It's not just about budget constraints, though that's definitely part of it. It feels like there's a broader cautiousness, almost a paralysis, when it comes to investing in the future or exploring new opportunities. Is management signaling something here without being explicit? Or are we just in a prolonged period of belt-tightening? Curious to hear if others are facing similar roadblocks when trying to move things forward.