How much does a Fastest Labs franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $116,500–$220,500, including a $45,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Fastest Labs franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fastest Labs scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Fastest Labs franchise

Drug Testing / Screening Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$116,500–$220,500

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

248

Closure signals

19 ceased, 35 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Fastest Labs worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $116,500	about average (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 84% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	7.7% of outlets	worse than 84% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross revenue, gross profit, COGS, marketing, rent expenses for 208 franchised locations operating 12+ months in 2025. Affiliate location data included. Same-store sales growth 38% average.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

19 ceased operations in 2025; 35 terminations. Relatively high turnover rate.

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Fastest Labs franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Fastest Labs franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $116,500–$220,500, including a $45,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Fastest Labs franchise owners make?: Gross revenue, gross profit, COGS, marketing, rent expenses for 208 franchised locations operating 12+ months in 2025. Affiliate location data included. Same-store sales growth 38% average. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Fastest Labs franchise failure rate?: 19 ceased operations in 2025; 35 terminations. Relatively high turnover rate.
Is a Fastest Labs franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Fastest Labs scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Fastest Labs or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.