United States securities and exchange commission logo June 12, 2020 Richard Hermanns Chief Executive Officer HireQuest, Inc. 111 Springhall Drive Goose Creek, SC 29445 Re: HireQuest, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 Filed June 5, 2020 File No. 333-238987 Dear Mr. Hermanns: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Daniel Morris at 202-551-3314 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services cc: Roland Chase, Esq.