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

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

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

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

Kent Kwik Offering $3,000 Signing Bonus

Have the holidays been hurting your wallet? Let Kent Kwik and The Kent Companies help fill back up your piggy bank. We are now offering a $3,000 signing bonus! Hurry and put your application in, this offer is only good for the next 100 hires! Kent Kiwk has various full-time positions available in multiple areas. For a full list of positions and to submit your applications, Apply Here!

 

Bean to Cup Machines Added to 3 Kent Kwik Locations

Schaerer Bean to Cup coffee machines have been added to three Kent Kwik stores. Guests can find them at Kent Kwik 273, 240 TX-302, Kermit, TX 79745; Kent Kwik 316,  4400 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79703; and Kent Kwik 320, 6101 Andrews Hwy Midland, TX 79706.

Each store has three machines with a house blend, dark blend, Texas Pecan blend and decaf blend. The Bean to Cup machines prompt the guest, on a touchscreen, to first choose whether they want hot or iced coffee, then they pick their size and blend. Once all the selections have been made, the machine fresh grides the beans and brews the cup of coffee right there, on the spot. This ensures guests will receive the freshest cup of coffee. A total game changer to convenience store coffee, guest can now receive coffee shop quality coffee without the price or wait time.

As we see how these machines perform in our three test stores, we hope to expand them to more locations. Keep an eye out for these machines at a Kent Kwik near you.