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  • NYSE: HQI
  • 400+ Offices Nationwide
  • Founded 1991

Your Staffing Career. Your Business

HireQuest offers franchise opportunities in on-demand, full-service, and skilled trades staffing — with the back office, the compliance, and national client relationships in place for you to approach.

The HireQuest Franchise Model Difference

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National Accounts

Our National Accounts program provides eligible franchisees with opportunities to service major national clients.

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Back Office & Risk Compliance

HireQuest provides employer-of-record support, including workers’ comp administration, payroll taxes, and compliance oversight for your temporary workforce. Reduce administrative burden and stay focused on growing your business.

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Payroll Funding

HireQuest funds payroll from day one, so you can take on larger orders without cash flow delays. A high funding ceiling lets you scale faster and confidently grow.

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SBA Loan Pathway

HireQuest connects eligible franchisees with a trusted SBA lending partner to help secure financing. Move from “Can I afford this?” to “How do I make this happen?”

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One of the Only On-Demand Staffing Franchises at Scale in the U.S.

The HireQuest Direct Advantage

On-demand staffing means filling roles fast — often same-day — for light industrial and construction clients who need reliable labor now.

Very few competitors operate this on-demand staffing model at scale, creating a real market gap. For you, that means, a faster path to building a strong business. It’s a model built for speed, consistency, and real demand in essential industries.

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Find Your Brand

Choose the model that fits your experience, your market, and how you want to build your business.

Workers.

Best for operators who want fast-paced, high-volume staffing with immediate demand.

On-demand staffing for light industrial and construction clients, with a daily pay model built for speed and consistency.

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Best for professionals looking to serve a wide range of clients and roles.

Full-service staffing across manufacturing, administrative, logistics, and direct hire. A long-established brand with broad market reach

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Best for those targeting skilled labor markets with strong long-term demand.

Specialized staffing for skilled trades like electricians, welders, HVAC, and pipefitters in high-demand niches.

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Locations Across the Globe
30 +
Years in Staffing
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Publicly Traded Company
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What our Current Franchisees Say

The biggest difference with HireQuest is you’re not opening the doors hoping business shows up. You open with tools, support, and opportunities already in motion. That head start allowed me to focus on growth instead of figuring everything out alone.”

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Carlyle Brown

HireQuest Direct franchisee

“The HireQuest franchise model helps us build a successful local business through commitment, community, and a strong focus on people. For over 27 years, our success has been in building careers, strengthening businesses, and earning trust one placement at a time.”

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Mary Paradis

Snelling franchisee

“I started at HireQuest Direct as a Staffing Coordinator and grew into a franchise owner, gaining a deep understanding of the business. What sets HireQuest apart is its investment in people, clear growth path, and strong support — I’m truly a product of the brand.”

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Latrese Jefferson

HireQuest Direct franchisee

“The HireQuest franchise model helps us build a successful local business through commitment, community, and a strong focus on people. For over 27 years, our success has been in building careers, strengthening businesses, and earning trust one placement at a time.”

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Mary Paradis

Snelling franchisee

Is This Right for You?

Not every opportunity fits everyone — this one is built for a specific type of operator.

You’re a fit if you:

  • Have a background in staffing, recruiting, or a related field
  • Are comfortable with sales and business development
  • Know your local market or are ready to learn it quickly
  • Prefer working within a established system rather than starting from scratch
  • Are motivated by business ownership and long-term growth
If that sounds like you, let’s talk.

HireQuest Franchise Model: Where Opportunity Becomes Ownership

A clear, guided journey from your first conversation to running a fully operational staffing business.

  1. 1

    Explore

    Review the brands and request information

  2. 2

    Connect

    Discovery call with Jamie Close

  3. 3

    Discovery

    Receive FDD and complete the discovery phase

  4. 4

    Sign

    Execute Your Agreement

  5. 5

    Open

    Training, setup, and first clients. Most offices open within 60–90 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an SBA loan?

Yes — HireQuest connects you with a trusted SBA lending partner and those who are eligible to apply can explore a SBA loan. With no initial franchise fee, your startup costs are lower than most franchises, which makes financing a lot more approachable.

What role does National Accounts play?

Do I need a staffing background?

How long does it take to open?

What is the total investment required?

What kind of training and support do I receive?

How does payroll funding work?

What industries can I serve?

Can I own multiple territories?

How quickly can I scale the business?

Ready to Own Your Market?

Your staffing career has built the experience. Now it's time to build your own business — with the support, infrastructure, and opportunity already in place.

No obligation. Just a straightforward conversation about whether franchise ownership is right for you.
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