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Buy a HireQuest Franchise

HireQuest is a leading staffing and recruiting franchise founded in 2002, offering scalable business models like HireQuest Direct, Snelling, TradeCorp, and MRINetwork. Operating in 47 U.S. states and over 40 countries with 450+ offices, it specializes in temp staffing for construction, industrial, manufacturing, and professional roles, generating $377.9M in system-wide sales through Q3 2025 via a capital-light royalty model. This proven franchisor emphasizes community impact, integrity, and tailored workforce solutions, making it ideal for entrepreneurs seeking low-risk entry into the resilient staffing sector with minimal startup costs and global reach.

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Why buy a HireQuest Franchise?

HireQuest offers a recession-resistant model with low startup costs, robust training, and proven profitability in a booming industry. Be your own boss, tap global networks, and benefit from capital-light growth potential.

HireQuest Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1991

    • Franchising Since

      1998

    • New Startup Cost

      $45,150 – $150,750

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $2,500 - $25,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6–8%

      of Gross Billings

    • Marketing Fee

      Up to 1%

      of Gross Billings

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      82

    • New Units Opened *

      4

    • Units Transferred *

      4

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

HireQuest – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    HireQuest delivers comprehensive training at corporate headquarters, covering operations, sales, payroll, risk management, and compliance, plus on-site launch assistance. Franchisees gain ongoing support through digital tools, marketing, best practices, and a global network, enabling quick setups and sustained growth.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal HireQuest franchisee is sales-driven, community-oriented, and entrepreneurial, with no prior staffing experience needed. Strong relationship-building skills suit those eager to scale a low-overhead business.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    HireQuest boasts strong financials, with Q3 2025 net income of $2.3M and 55% EBITDA margins despite market headwinds, reflecting its franchise model's resilience. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: HQI) with $122M market cap and insider ownership over 60%, it's praised for rapid expansion post-2019 merger and acquisitions like Snelling.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. staffing industry exceeds $200B annually, with temp staffing growing 5-7% yearly due to labor shortages and gig economy shifts as of 2025. HireQuest thrives in this, reporting $23.9M royalties in nine months through Q3 2025 amid economic cycles.

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