HireQuest, Inc.

HireQuest, Inc. is a franchisor of staffing solutions, dedicated to strengthening local communities by transforming how people find and perform work. Headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina, the company operates a global network of franchised staffing and recruiting offices.

The company provides a comprehensive range of workforce solutions, including on-demand staffing, temporary staffing, temp-to-perm placements, direct hire, executive search, and contract staffing. These services cater to diverse market segments such as construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, cybersecurity, and engineering. HireQuest operates through several specialized brands, including HireQuest Direct, Snelling, TradeCorp, MRINetwork, HireQuest Health, and DriverQuest, each focusing on specific staffing needs and industries.

Richard Hermanns serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of HireQuest, Inc. In recent news, the company reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.5 million, a 12.7% decrease year-over-year, although net income increased to $1.6 million. In May 2026, HireQuest made an unsolicited $105 million all-cash offer to acquire the on-demand segment of TrueBlue's PeopleReady, which TrueBlue's board subsequently rejected. The company also authorized a $20 million share repurchase program in December 2025 and regularly declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. HireQuest maintains a significant market presence as a global franchisor with over 400 staffing and recruiting offices across 47 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and internationally.