Author: kentoil

The Kent Companies Donates Over $100,000 to PBRC

Posted on by kentoil in Uncategorized

Kent Kwik and The Kent Companies presented PBRC with a check for $101,400 during their 2019 Telethon. This was the money raised during the Help Hands Campaign that took place in stores. Over the course of six weeks, guests were able to donate to PBRC anytime they entered a Kent Kwik store or any other Kent Company store.

The Kent Companies has been raising money for PBRC for over thirty years and this is the largest sum we have ever collected. We value our partnership with PBRC for the great work they do in our community. They help children and families all across the Permian Basin, including families in our own company. We make it one of our missions to help organizations like this within our community. The bar has been set high for us and we hope to continue to increase our donation amount.

About PBRC, “Since 1953, the Permian Basin Rehab Center (PBRC) has served thousands of patients of all ages and abilities who find themselves in need. The PBRC is the Permian Basin’s only comprehensive, non-profit, multidisciplinary rehabilitation facility that provides speech, physical, occupational therapy and hearing/audiology services. The therapists of the PBRC reach a broad cross-section of the community and bring positive change into the lives of countless individuals.”

Kent Kwik & Rustic Cafe Open in Haskell, TX

Posted on by kentoil in Latest News, news, Rustic Cafe, Uncategorized

The Kent Companies is proud to announce the opening of their latest Kent Kwik Travel Center and Rustic Cafe in Haskell, TX. The grand opening took place on Monday, March 25, 2019. This brand new facility features a 14 pump gas island; 7 pump diesel island; a wide variety of food and beverage options; game room; truckers lounge with tvs, showers and laundry; and a full-service Rustic Cafe. Both the Kent Kwik side and the Rustic Cafe side will be open 24-hours.

During our grand opening event, we greeted thousands of guests while giving away free coffee mugs, water bottles, store coupons and raffling off tons of prizes including $50 gas cards and a cooler. The Haskell Chamber of Commerce also held a ribbon cutting for both Kent Kwik and Rustic Cafe. One of our core values is giving back to the communities we serve and after the ribbon cutting, $5,000 was donated to the Haskell Fire Department.  Casey Moeller, Haskell Fire Chief, said this donation will go towards replacing fire equipment that is on the verge of expiring.

The Kent Companies is excited to expand into Haskell and this new market. We look forward to serving this town as well as the highway traffic traveling through.

1 / 9

 

The Kent Companies to Give Away Car at 2020 Annual Company Banquet

Posted on by kentoil in Latest News, news, Uncategorized

One lucky Kent Kwik or Kent Companies team member will win a 2019 cherry-red Chevy Camaro at the 2020 Kent Companies Awards Banquet. 2018 was the biggest year for The Kent Companies and during the 2019 Annual Awards Banquet, team members were surprised when two cars were driven up to the stage. One car was to be given away that evening, a 2019 Chevy Equinox, and the second, the Camaro, would be given away at 2020 banquet.

As the company grows, so does the appreciation of the everyday team members that keep our stores running. The winner of the Chevy Equinox was Blanco Sotelo who worked for Rustic Cafe for seven years. We can’t wait to see who wins next year’s car!

Apply To Kent Kwik And Win A Trip

Posted on by kentoil in news

Kent Kwik and it’s parent company, The Kent Companies, announces that it will be sending it’s next 100 new hires on a trip to either Las Vegas or Great Wolf Lodge. The trip will include 3 days, 2 night in either Las Vegas for 2 or The Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark for 4, including travel.

This trip is available for the next 100 hires to any of the companies within The Kent Companies. To apply, visit https://thekentcompanies.com/employment.php.

The Kent Companies Announces New Manager Salary Increases

Posted on by kentoil in news

The Kent Companies are proud to announce that they have raised the base salary for Kent Kwik Convenience Stores managers company-wide. Store managers in the Midland/Odessa area have now been raised to $65,000 base salary per year. Managers have the ability to make over $100,000 after bonuses. The company takes pride in rewarding our Team Members, including giving the manager of the store of the year award a trip to Hawaii.

“We believe in supporting the Team Members that support us every day.” -Bill Kent, CEO

Currently, the company has 27 Kent Kwik locations in the Midland/Odessa area and 45 throughout Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. In addition to the pay increase for all managers, the company is offering a $6,000 signing bonus to managers and a $3,000 signing bonus to entry-level Team Members. The idea behind the signing bonus was to help make Team Members lives a little easier during the transition into a new career.

“Our company slogan is “Making Your Life Easy” and it is really our culture to find ways to make not only our guest’s lives easier but also our Team Members. Our goal is making their lives better and easier while also providing a fun, family atmosphere for them to work in every day.”-Meredith Bright, Director of Corporate Communications

A few months ago, the company also raised the base salary of Avis Lube Fast Oil Change Centers managers to $75,000 in Midland/Odessa.

“Thinking back over the years, it’s amazing we’ve grown to this point and have the leadership and talent we are blessed to have. In a way, it seems like yesterday when we had just a few stores, a few quick lube centers, no restaurants, no food service, no Mr. Payroll’s, no ATMs, no transportation trucks, no distribution center, and certainly no departments like we have today. Back then, we had maybe 50-60 employees. Today, we don’t have employees, we have Team Members….and our Team has grown to over 1,000 positions. I’m so proud.”-Bill Kent