United States securities and exchange commission logo June 1, 2022 John McAnnar Chief Legal Officer HireQuest, Inc. 111 Springhall Drive Goose Creek, SC 29445 Re: HireQuest, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed on May 25, 2022 File No. 333-265212 Dear Mr. McAnnar: 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 Janice Adeloye at 202-551-3034 or Erin Jaskot at 202-551-3442 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services