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Fastest Labs Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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228
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151%
151%
Franchise fee

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$59,500
Investment

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

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Undisclosed

$105,000

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-40.9%
-40.9%
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Fastest Labs is a pioneering non-medical drug, alcohol, and DNA testing franchise. Founded in 2000 in San Antonio, Texas, by Dave and LeDona Claflin as LabWork NOW under Enhouse America Inc., the company officially became Fas-Tes® Franchise Systems, LLC in July 2010 when franchising began.

The franchise is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and began using the Fastest Labs® name in 2013, with trademark registration completed in 2014. It has since grown rapidly—with over 230 operating locations by 2025—and offers fast, efficient testing services in clean, friendly facilities.

Fastest Labs offers urgent, affordable B2B and B2C testing solutions, including urine, hair, saliva, sweat patch, DNA paternity, and background checks.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Fastest Labs franchise is $131,000 - $200,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $59,500
Airfare and Living Expenses While Training $1,000 to $1,500
Leasehold Improvements/Buildout $5,000 to $25,000
Lease and Utility/Security Deposits $2,500 to $15,000
Exterior Signage and Installation $5,000 to $9,000
Office Equipment $3,500 to $6,500
Initial Testing Equipment $3,500 to $5,000
Insurance and Miscellaneous Opening Expenses $5,500 to $11,000
Computer Hardware and Software $6,000 to $7,500
Start-Up Kit and Uniforms $1,000 to $1,500
Internet Marketing SEO, Keywords and Social Media Advertising Expenses $18,000
Additional Funds (3 months) $20,000 to $40,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $130,500 to $199,500

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $59,500
Airfare and Living Expenses While Training $1,000 to $1,500
Leasehold Improvements/Buildout $5,000 to $25,000
Lease and Utility/Security Deposits $2,500 to $15,000
Exterior Signage and Installation $5,000 to $9,000
Office Equipment $3,500 to $6,500
Initial Testing Equipment $3,500 to $5,000
Insurance and Miscellaneous Opening Expenses $5,500 to $11,000
Computer Hardware and Software $6,000 to $7,500
Start-Up Kit and Uniforms $1,000 to $1,500
Internet Marketing SEO, Keywords and Social Media Advertising Expenses $18,000
Additional Funds (3 months) $20,000 to $40,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $130,500 to $199,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Fastest Labs's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Fastest Labs had 229 total units in 2025, of which 228 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.

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Competitors

Below are some of

Fastest Labs

key competitors in the

Testing

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Training 

Initial Training Program

Before launching the franchise, the franchisor offers an Initial Training Program for the franchisee or an approved principal and any designated manager of the business. This training, conducted at a specified location and time, typically lasts about one week but can extend up to ten days if needed. 

The program encompasses key areas such as operations, pricing, drug testing, marketing, sales, computer hardware and software, start-up strategies, and other crucial aspects of running the business. Franchisees are responsible for their own travel and living expenses, as well as those of their employees, during this training period.

Ongoing and Supplemental Training

Once the franchise business is operational, the franchisor provides ongoing training for any new managers upon the franchisee's request, with reasonable limits on frequency and timing. Additional training sessions may incur a fee, including a daily charge of $500 plus travel and lodging expenses for the franchisor's trainers.

Franchisees, principals, and designated managers may be required to attend supplemental training programs during the franchise term, held at a time and location designated by the franchisor.

Territory Protection

The franchisor ensures territory protection for its franchisees by granting them the right to operate a Fastest Labs business within a defined geographic area, referred to as the "Territory."

Franchisees are restricted from soliciting or providing services to customers outside their designated Territory. This includes avoiding service provision if the customer's billing zip code is within another franchisee's Territory, unless explicitly authorized by the franchisor in writing or as specified in the Franchise Brand Standards Manual.

The franchisor maintains certain rights, such as the ability to operate or permit others to operate a Fastest Labs business outside a franchisee's Territory. However, within the franchisee's designated Territory, the franchisor agrees not to establish or authorize any other person or entity, apart from the franchisee, to operate a franchised business for the duration of the franchise agreement.

Competitors

Below are some of Fastest Labs's key competitors in the Testing sector.

ARCpoint Labs

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124
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25%
25%
Investment

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$199,000 - $380,000
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Any Lab Test Now

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237
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14%
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Investment

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$60,000 - $298,000
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$216,000 - $523,000
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228
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151%
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Investment

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$131,000 - $200,000
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