Category: News

Types of testing franchises: what buyers actually need to know

The testing franchise category is broader than most people expect. Before you invest, it helps to understand what you’re actually comparing. Search “testing franchise” and you’ll get a wide mix of results. Drug testing. DNA testing. Environmental labs. Diagnostic clinics. They all fall under the same umbrella term, but they operate very differently from each […]

How to start a drug and alcohol testing business

The interest is usually there early. The clarity comes later. Here’s what the path actually looks like, and where most people get stuck along the way. A lot of people who look into this industry are surprised by how quickly their initial excitement turns into a stack of unanswered questions. What licenses do you need? […]

Top drug testing franchise opportunities in 2026

If you’re exploring franchise ownership, you’ve probably already run into a familiar frustration. Most of the options that get the most attention are also the most volatile. Restaurants. Retail. Fitness. These are industries where success depends on foot traffic, consumer trends, and constant demand generation. Even when they perform well, owners face relentless pressure to […]

Top B2B franchise opportunities in 2026

A lot of franchise buyers start in the consumer space. Most of them eventually start wondering if there’s a better way to build a business. The appeal of consumer-facing franchises is easy to understand. Recognizable brands, visible storefronts, products people talk about. But the reality of running one tends to hit differently. Staffing is constant. […]

Fastest Labs® & the Billion Dollar Drug Testing Industry

We at Fastest Labs® are so excited to announce we are set to be a nationwide force in the field of drug testing. Considered the leading drug testing franchise in the United States, our team has swiftly responded to the dire need of testing regarding drug and alcohol use in the workforce. Founded in 2008 […]

Fastest Labs® Seeking Expansion in Memphis

We at Fastest Labs® are excited to announce we have set our sights on Memphis, Tennessee as our next target of expansion. Not only is it a fitting place regarding the population seeking drug testing services, it is also home a number of professional sports franchises. We currently are open in 8 states across the […]

Fastest Labs® Q&A Regarding Franchising Opportunity, & Our Efforts to Create Safe Workplaces

Fastest Labs® CEO and Founder, Dave Claflin, recently participated in a Q&A with Franchise Chatter, a tool meant to provide entrepreneurs with the most up-to-date information regarding various opportunities in the franchising world. In this interview, Dave explains why he joined this particular industry, tools for success, what Fastest Labs® offers, and more. Due to […]

Podcast with Dave Claflin, Discussing Fastest Labs® Franchise Opportunity

Our very own founder and CEO of Fastest Labs®, Dave Claflin, recently spoke on a podcast for Franchise Interviews. As the nation’s leading drug testing franchise, Fastest Labs® is quickly sweeping across the country in over 20 locations in 8 states. What makes our company so special, as highlighted in the podcast, is we do […]

Fastest Labs® CEO Dave Claflin Interview on Insider Secrets of the Drug Testing Industry

Our CEO, Dave Claflin, is no stranger to people who try to trick the drug testing system. Thanks to the rise of workplace drug-testing, more people are trying to find ways to circumvent the obvious. However, the problem for them is, there’s no way around it. Thanks to various foolproof systems, it is nearly impossible […]

About the Drug Testing Industry

The drug testing industry has continued to grow into a lucrative and opportune marketplace for entrepreneurs looking to become business owners. Fastest Labs® shares the history of the industry and how our drug testing company has flourished. History of the Drug Testing Industry The $1.5 billion drug testing industry first came to true fruition in […]