BAKERSFIELD, CA — Bentley Bowl and Bako Sweet® have partnered to spotlight local collaboration, rising entrepreneurship, and the rich agricultural roots of California’s Central Valley. The partnership brings together a fast-growing Bakersfield food truck favorite known for its bold flavors and strong local following, alongside Bako Sweet®, the leading California-grown sweet potato brand on a mission to sweeten your everyday®. Together, they are creating fresh food experiences rooted in locally grown ingredients, hometown pride, and community connection.
Founded by brothers Kadar and Bentley Waller while they were student-athletes at California State University, Bakersfield, Bentley Bowl has grown from a pop-up concept into a standout local brand recognized for vibrant flavor, culture, and community energy.
At the heart of the collaboration is a shared commitment to uplifting the Central Valley and creating opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
“This is bigger than food. It’s about belief in what’s possible,” said Kadar Waller, founder of Bentley Bowl. “We want young people to see that an idea can grow into something real and create opportunities.”
Through the partnership, Bentley Bowl will feature Bako Sweet® potatoes across a range of menu items, showcasing ingredients proudly grown in the Central Valley.
The collaboration also reflects Bako Sweet’s continued investment in the communities where its sweet potatoes are grown and harvested. By partnering with a homegrown Bakersfield business, Bako Sweet is celebrating local talent, supporting small business growth, and bringing more visibility to the region’s entrepreneurial spirit.
“At Bako Sweet, our mission is to sweeten your everyday®—through the food we grow and the communities we serve,” said a Bako Sweet representative. “Bentley Bowl brings incredible creativity, momentum, and hometown pride to Bakersfield. We’re proud to support a local business that is inspiring others and helping showcase the best of the Central Valley.”
The collaboration will include signature menu items, storytelling campaigns highlighting local entrepreneurship, social media content celebrating Central Valley agriculture, and community engagement efforts designed to encourage future business leaders.
For the Waller family, the partnership represents continued growth and opportunity.
“This is Bakersfield showing who we are,” said Dr. Arleana Waller. “When young people are supported, they create opportunity not just for themselves, but for others.”
The collaboration will roll out through Bentley Bowl’s food truck, catering, community events, and digital platforms throughout the year.
ABOUT BENTLEY BOWL
Bentley Bowl is a Bakersfield-based soul food business founded by brothers Kadar and Bentley Waller. The brand is known for its bold flavors, growing fan base, and commitment to community and youth entrepreneurship.
ABOUT BAKO SWEET®
Bako Sweet® is a leading California-grown sweet potato brand from the Central Valley with a mission to sweeten your everyday®. The company proudly supports local communities, partners with like-minded businesses, and celebrates the people and agriculture that make California special.
PRESS CONTACT:
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