What is the fastest method to create a new database from a template ?

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We are creating databases on demand and the databases can be created from different templates. All templates have the same structure but different data. The data contained by the templates is small.

What is the fastest way to create a copy of the database:

Backup/Restore
1. Using T-SQL ?
2. Using SMO ?
Create a new database from a scripted version of the template and then fill in the little data required ?
Other ?

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