The Kent Companies expand into Louisiana with 15-store acquisition
Texas-based retailer strengthens its Southeast presence through the purchase of B&B Petroleum.
Texas-based the Kent Companies has expanded into Louisiana with the acquisition of B&B Petroleum, a convenience retail and fuel business based in Ponchatoula. The move marks the company’s entry into its ninth U.S. state of operation and reinforces its growing footprint across the Southeast.
The deal includes 15 Chevron-branded convenience stores, along with several Subway and Red Bird Café locations. These stores will be rebranded under the Kent Kwik banner, known for its emphasis on customer service and convenience.
“We are thrilled to officially enter the Louisiana market and continue growing the Kent Kwik footprint across the Southeast,” said Bill Kent, Owner and CEO of The Kent Companies. “B&B Petroleum has built a strong reputation for quality and community, which perfectly aligns with our family values and brand promise of ‘Making Your Life Easy’ for our Guests and Team Members.”
The expansion supports The Kent Companies’ five-year strategy to grow eastward from its Texas base while maintaining its long-standing partnership with Chevron Texaco. With the addition of these new stores, the company now operates 130 company-owned convenience stores and travel centers across nine states and supplies fuel to more than 150 dealer sites in six states.
B&B Petroleum owners Art Bonneval and Jay Barzenick praised the acquisition as a natural step forward for the business. “We are proud of what our team has accomplished and the strong relationships we’ve built with our customers and partners,” they said in a joint statement.
Founded by Buck Kent in 1957, The Kent Companies remain family-operated and diversified across multiple business lines, including convenience retail, quick-service restaurants, car washes, and fuel distribution.
