The Kent Companies

Founded in West Texas by the late Buck Kent in 1957, The Kent Companies began as Kent Oil and Kent Distributors and still remains a family-owned business under second generation ownership by Bill Kent. The Kent Companies is comprised of multiple entities including Kent Kwik, Mr. Payroll, Rustic Café, Huddle House, Baskin Robbins, Kent Car Wash, Kent Tire, and several other entities. Recently voted by Midland Reporter Telegram as the Permian Basin's Best Employer with more than 100 employees, The Kent Companies continues to expand their businesses in Texas as well as out of state. Kent Kwik, the company's largest entity, currently has 59 locations over four states.