- 2025 Franchise 500 Rank
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#488 Ranked #466 last year
- Initial investment
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$112K - $186K
- Units as of 2025
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231 208.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Fastest Labs
Industry | Services (Other) |
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Related Categories | Laboratory Services, Miscellaneous Business Services, Miscellaneous Services, Health & Wellness |
Founded | 2008 |
Parent Company | Fas-Tes Franchise Systems LLC |
Leadership | David Claflin, CEO |
Corporate Address |
5718 University Heights, #105 San Antonio, TX 78249 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
More from Fastest Labs
Join the $5.3 Billion Drug Testing Industry
While there are many ways to start your own business, we at Fastest Labs offer a unique advantage that you simply can't find anywhere else. Our franchise process is tried and true, and we've worked for years to craft a reputation within our industry that's second to none. When you choose to join our drug testing franchise team, you'll benefit from our established name, tested practices, and high-speed support.
Why Fastest Labs?
We are a sales and marketing company that just happens to be in the drug testing business! Our franchise owners enjoy a range of benefits, including regular hours and flexible schedules, low operating costs and initial investment, as well as complete training and ongoing support. There is absolutely no medical experience required to open your own testing facility and our team will provide you with all of the training and support you need.
Only Non-Medical Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing Franchise in the U. S.
Rare $125K Brick-and-Mortar Investment
World-Class Support, Training, and Coaching
600-1,200 Sq. Ft. of Class B Real Estate
Making the Perfect Match
Fastest Labs is made up of committed franchise owners with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences. Find out if you might be a perfect match!
Professional Background
Sales, Marketing, and Business Development
Interests
Professional networking, Community engagement, Entrepreneurship, Health & wellness
Location
As owner operator, live within 30 miles of territory
Finances
$400k+ overall net worth and $100k+ liquid assets
$310,318* Average Gross Revenue - Top Third Locations
180+ Locations Operating
37.8%* Year over Year Growth Systemwide Sales
*See item 19 of the current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for additional information. Average Gross revenue reported on top third of franchise locations. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of a Fastest Labs to client relationship.
Steps To Ownership
Starting Your Fastest Labs Franchise
Getting your very own FastestLabs® franchise up and running is a much simpler process than you may think! In fact, there are only nine steps involved in becoming a Fastest Labs franchise.
Throughout the entire process, our team is here to provide you with the assistance and support you need. Once you’ve expressed interest in opening your own Fastest Labs franchise, and we’ve gotten to know a little bit about you, we will assist you with the necessary paperwork, including your initial application and the FDD form. The FDD is designed to give you all the information you need to know about our company, how we operate, our relationships with vendors and other franchise owners, and more. After reviewing the FDD and submitting your application, we’ll invite you to join us in a video call, during which time we will answer your questions and address any concerns you may have. We typically advise prospective franchisees to allow up to an hour for this call.
After we’ve handled all of your questions, the next step involves compiling a franchisee territory demographics report. We take a look at your specific area and its population in order to determine the best potential location for your drug, alcohol, and DNA testing franchise. After determining that you are an ideal fit for our team, we’ll invite you to meet our Fastest Labs team at our headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. This is the perfect time for you to get real-world insight into our company, as well as some hands-on learning experience and an overall feel for our company culture.
Finally, once you are approved, we will award you a testing franchise territory. At this time, we’ll draft the necessary legal documents and paperwork needed to complete the franchising process. This is also when you will pay your franchise fee. Next comes training week, one of the most exciting parts of the entire process. During this week of in-depth training, you’ll join us again in San Antonio alongside our other newest Fastest Labs team members. We’ll provide you with the knowledge, skills, resources, and hands-on experience you need to get your franchise up and running. Plus, we take care of all the details, including your hotel room, meals, and transportation during training week. Training week includes everything from our proven marketing strategies to sales techniques, practical daily operations, and more.
Once you’ve completed your training with us in San Antonio, all that’s left is to open your doors! Even after your Fastest Labs franchise grand opening, we’ll be there to provide you with the ongoing, high-speed support you need to succeed.
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2010 (15 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 21 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
# of Units | 231 (as of 2025) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Fastest Labs franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$45,500 - $80,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$111,500 - $185,500 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$400,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$100,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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$1,500 off first-unit franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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7% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Fastest Labs has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 5 hours |
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Classroom Training | 40 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
National Media
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 2 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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