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Buy a Fastest Labs Franchise

Fastest Labs is a US franchise providing drug, alcohol, and DNA testing services for employers, the courts and legal system, and individuals. Services span pre-employment and random workplace screening, DOT-compliant testing, court-admissible DNA testing, on-site mobile collection, and ongoing drug-testing program management for businesses.

The brand runs a fixed-site lab model supported by mobile on-site testing, operating on regular weekday hours with lean staffing. Owners are not required to have medical or laboratory experience; collectors are trained and certified through the franchisor. Founded in San Antonio in 2008 and franchising since 2010, Fastest Labs was acquired in 2023 by private-equity backers LP First Capital and Genesis Park, with founders Dave and LeDona Claflin staying involved.

The system has grown to a national footprint of more than 200 operating locations, concentrated across Texas, the South, and Southwest with open territory elsewhere. Fastest Labs positions itself on speed and convenience, emphasizing short wait times, fast or instant results, and a standardized, technology-supported testing process.

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Why buy a Fastest Labs Franchise?

Buying a Fastest Labs franchise offers entry into testing services, an essential category with steady demand from employers, the courts, and individuals that has proved resilient across economic cycles. Workplace screening, DOT compliance, and legal DNA testing are recurring needs rather than discretionary purchases, giving the model a stable demand base.

The owner/operator format keeps staffing lean and runs on standard weekday hours, which suits buyers seeking a manageable, lifestyle-friendly operation rather than an evenings-and-weekends business. No prior medical background is needed, and the franchisor trains and certifies collectors. Since the 2023 acquisition by LP First Capital and Genesis Park, the system has had private-equity resources behind its growth and support infrastructure.

Fastest Labs Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2008

    • Franchising Since

      2010

    • New Startup Cost

      $130,500 – $199,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $59,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

      plus $7,500 to cover professional fees/costs

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Gross Revenue or tiered minimum

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      228

    • New Units Opened *

      228

    • Units Transferred *

      22

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $144,599

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Fastest Labs – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Training pairs two weeks of preliminary online and virtual coursework with an intensive hands-on week at the company's San Antonio, Texas headquarters, covering daily operations, sales, and marketing. New owners and collectors complete in-person certification, and the franchisor supplies operations manuals, online university training, and ongoing support backed by low franchisee-to-support-staff ratios. Buyers of an existing Fastest Labs unit should confirm what onboarding and certification the franchisor extends to incoming owners and any staff inherited with the resale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Fastest Labs suits organized, process-driven operators comfortable running a precise, compliance-sensitive service and managing a small team of collectors. The model is relationship- and sales-led: success depends on building recurring employer accounts and referral ties with local businesses, HR departments, and the legal community. No medical or laboratory background is required, since training and certification are provided, but owners should be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and at ease with B2B outreach and the accuracy the work demands.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Fastest Labs has earned national franchise recognition, including rankings in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 and Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Fran-Tastic 500. Franchise Business Review has recognized the brand multiple times, including a 2023 Top Franchise award and its GameChangers list, reflecting franchisee satisfaction. Its labs operate to recognized industry standards with certified collectors. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, reviews, and referral relationships.

  4. Industry / Market

    Fastest Labs operates in the US drug and alcohol testing market, an essential-services category tied to employment screening, DOT compliance, and legal testing. The US employer and workplace drug testing market was valued at roughly $6.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach about $9.1 billion by 2033 (Grand View Research). Demand is supported by workplace-safety requirements, regulated-industry mandates, and court-ordered testing, which tend to hold up across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local demand hinges on the employer base and legal activity within the specific territory.

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