What is the key important factor for a successful franchising?

I think communication and patient are the keys in franchising. Besides I think you should ask yourself why frranchise your business? Is your business ready for franchising? Is your business successful, recognisable, and thriving? After you have good answers for alls then I think your business is ready for franchising. Then you will begin the process of franchising. You must prepare alot of things such as: franchise fees, planning and funding franchise, franchise agreement, market and territory research, franchise ethics, franchise rules, marketing and advertising franchise, ...etc. You have many many things to prepare for franchising. Good luck to your business.