HireQuest: Leading the Way in Workforce and Staffing Solutions

HireQuest Inc. stands as a prominent player in the U.S. staffing franchise sector, offering expert services in temporary workforce management and professional recruiting.

The company’s journey began in 1991 when Rick Hermanns and Dan McAnnar entered the staffing industry as franchise owners, setting the foundation for what would become a nationwide brand.

Over the years, HireQuest has seen remarkable growth. In 2002, HireQuest LLC was formed to oversee its rapidly expanding franchise network. Today, the company operates out of its headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and continues to strengthen its national footprint.

The company launched its franchising efforts in 1998 and introduced the Trojan Labor and Acrux brands to meet the needs of the light industrial and skilled trades sectors. HireQuest now serves a broad range of industries, including construction, healthcare, hospitality, commercial driving, and disaster recovery.

With well-known brands such as HireQuest Direct, Snelling, TradeCorp, MRINetwork, HireQuest Health, and DriverQuest, the company offers both temporary staffing and permanent placement services. This enables businesses to quickly access qualified talent that fits their specific requirements.

Training

HireQuest provides a detailed training program to equip its franchisees with the knowledge and tools they need to run a successful staffing business. Here’s a breakdown of the training they offer:

1. Initial Training Program
   Franchisees attend a five-day training program at HireQuest’s corporate headquarters, where they learn about key topics such as daily operations, sales, recruiting, payroll, risk management, and compliance. This training lays the foundation for successfully managing a HireQuest franchise.
2. On-Site Training and Opening Support
   HireQuest provides on-site assistance at the franchisee’s location during the initial opening period. This hands-on support helps ensure that the new office launches smoothly and that the franchisee and staff are comfortable applying the systems and processes.
3. Ongoing Training and Development
   Franchisees have access to ongoing training programs, including refresher courses, regional meetings, and updates on industry best practices. HireQuest also provides continuous operational support to help franchisees grow their business and stay competitive in the staffing industry.

Territory Protection

HireQuest offers its franchisees a protected territory to help safeguard their business interests and minimize direct competition from other franchisees. The protected territory is typically defined in the franchise agreement and is based on geographic and market factors such as population size and local demand.

This protection ensures that each franchisee has a fair opportunity to develop their market without overlap from another HireQuest location.

The franchisor generally commits not to place another traditional HireQuest office within the designated territory. However, franchisees should note that the territory protection may not apply to certain national accounts or specialized services that the franchisor manages directly.