The

3

best

Testing

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Testing franchises focus on diagnostic and laboratory services for consumers, employers, and healthcare providers.

These concepts benefit from recurring demand, regulated service standards, and growing preventative health awareness, making system scale and capital efficiency key ranking drivers.

Below are the top 3 testing franchises based on overall performance and system strength.

Any Lab Test Now

8.2
/
10

Any Lab Test Now is a franchise that provides direct-access lab testing services to consumers, offering a wide range of medical and wellness tests for individuals who seek convenient and confidential lab testing without the need for a doctor's order.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

237
+
14%
14%
Franchise fee

?

$54,500
Investment

?

$60,000 - $298,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$277,000

+
-39.1%
-39.1%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Any Lab Test Now provides direct-to-consumer lab testing services without requiring physician referrals.
Its ranking is driven by strong system scale and balanced unit economics.

  • Large system with 237 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$179K)
  • Solid 0.65x payback
  • Steady franchisee growth (~14%)

ARCpoint Labs

7.8
/
10

ARCpoint Labs is a franchise that offers comprehensive testing services, including drug testing, DNA testing, and wellness screening, providing accurate and confidential results for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

124
+
25%
25%
Franchise fee

?

$54,500
Investment

?

$199,000 - $380,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$438,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

14.4%

Our score
7.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

ARCpoint Labs delivers diagnostic testing, drug screening, and employer-focused lab services.
Its ranking reflects strong growth momentum paired with higher capital requirements.

  • Mid-sized system with 124 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$290K)
  • Comparable 0.66x payback
  • Healthy franchisee growth (~25%)

Fastest Labs

7.1
/
10

Fastest Labs is a drug testing franchise offering efficient and accurate testing services, catering to businesses, individuals, and institutions.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

228
+
151%
151%
Franchise fee

?

$59,500
Investment

?

$131,000 - $200,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$105,000

+
-40.9%
-40.9%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Fastest Labs provides rapid drug, alcohol, and diagnostic testing services for employers, individuals, and government clients.
Its ranking benefits from aggressive expansion but is constrained by higher payback and lower unit-level revenue.

  • Mid-sized system with 228 franchisees
  • Lower average investment (~$166K)
  • Slower 1.58x payback compared to peers
  • Very strong franchisee growth (~151%)

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