Start a Fastest Labs Franchise in 2025

Company Overview

About Fastest Labs

Industry	Services (Other)
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

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2010 (15 years)
# of employees at HQ	21
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.
# of Units	231 (as of 2025)

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 Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$45,500 - $80,500
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$111,500 - $185,500
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$400,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$100,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	$1,500 off first-unit franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	7%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	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

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
Classroom Training	40 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates National Media Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	2
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes

Franchise 500 Ranking History

Compare where Fastest Labs landed on this year's Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.

Additional Rankings

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Ranked #488 in 2025

Franchise 500

Ranked #36 in 2025

Fastest-Growing Franchises

Ranked #84 in 2025

Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000

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.

Hear More From Owners

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.

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Updated: December 12th, 2022

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