Fastest Labs^®

Health & Wellness • Year: 2025

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What Is Fastest Labs?

Fastest Labs is a franchise in the Health & Wellness category that provides drug testing and related services. Franchisees operate from an approved retail location (Facility), i.e., a brick-and-mortar model, and serve both commercial clients and individual consumers. The core service bundle includes general drug testing, DNA/paternity testing, alcohol testing, random and customized drug and alcohol administrative services, physical testing, and background checks.

Fastest Labs Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise has a clean legal record with zero disclosed lawsuits, government penalties, or franchisor enforcement actions, lowering the risk of inherited regulatory or contract disputes. However, the $80,500 initial franchise fee (top 10% for franchises) significantly raises upfront cash needs and can leave less capital for build-out and working capital.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, government penalties, or franchisor-initiated enforcement actions — a clean legal record that lowers the risk of inherited regulatory or contract disputes you might otherwise face.

Zero outlet non-renewals, well below what's typical in Health & Wellness, which suggests franchisees are choosing to renew agreements rather than exit the system.

The franchisor covers living expenses during initial training, an uncommon perk that reduces your out-of-pocket living costs while you get up to speed.

Cons

The $80,500 initial franchise fee is well above typical for franchises (top 10%), increasing the upfront cash required and leaving you with less capital for build-out and working capital.

There were 18 outlet terminations, an unusually high number for Health & Wellness, which warrants attention because it indicates operators have exited the system more frequently than peers.

The territory protection score is 45, well below typical for Health & Wellness, meaning you should not expect strong exclusive territory rights and the franchisor can approve nearby locations or competing channels.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

45/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, develop or acquire nearby units affecting market density without first refusal, convert locations to trademarks, and make protection contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

52/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 58-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; the franchisor covers living expenses, on-site support may incur additional fees, and franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise grew from 62→92→182→229 units (net adds of +30, +90, +47), showing a sharp acceleration into 2024 (+97.8% YoY) followed by a marked slowdown to +25.8% YoY in 2025. The three‑year CAGR is roughly 54.6%, indicating strong expansion capacity and healthy scale at 229 units, but the drop from +97.8% to +25.8% suggests investors should probe whether 2025’s deceleration reflects normalization after an aggressive roll‑out, operational constraints, or early signs of market saturation.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Fastest Labs Franchise?

Opening a Fastest Labs franchise requires a total initial investment of $130,500 to $199,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$130,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$199,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$7,500

Equipment & Assets$19,000

Reserves$20,000

Training$1,000

Other$23,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$40,000

Equipment & Assets$29,500

Reserves$40,000

Training$1,500

Other$29,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Fastest Labs Franchise Owners Make?

Fastest Labs franchise locations reported average gross sales of $144,599 and median gross sales of $105,449 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$144,599

Median Gross Sales:

$105,449

High Gross Sales:

$538,573

Low Gross Sales:

$24,209

Sample Size:

166

Percent Attaining Average:

38.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised locations show a wide range of 2024 gross revenues with an average of 144,599 versus the single affiliate location's reported gross revenue of 565,415, indicating the affiliate outperformed the average franchised outlet in absolute revenue terms.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across franchised units (low of 24,209 to high of 538,573) and only 38% of units met or exceeded the overall average, suggesting outcomes are highly dispersed and dependent on location or tenure.

Data Scope and Limitations: The dataset covers calendar year 2024 (with systemwide data 2020–2024) and uses the Reporting Group as the primary sample, but some expense metrics for franchised units are reported only as percentages or incomplete samples and net income figures for franchised units are not provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Fastest Labs franchise?

The total initial investment for a Fastest Labs franchise ranges from $130,500 to $199,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Fastest Labs initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Fastest Labs is $45,500, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Fastest Labs franchise owners make?

Fastest Labs franchise locations reported average gross sales of $144,599 and median gross sales of $105,449 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Fastest Labs have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Fastest Labs received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Fastest Labs offer exclusive franchise territories?

Fastest Labs received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Fastest Labs provide to new franchisees?

Fastest Labs received a training and support score of 52 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 58-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch.

How many Fastest Labs franchise locations are there?

Fastest Labs had 229 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Fastest Labs?

Fastest Labs is a franchise in the Health & Wellness category that provides drug testing and related services.

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