Andrew Klein, Master of Ceremonies
Josh Cairns, Minke
Jay Westbury Chief Executive Officer, Franchise Council of Australia
Panel of Big Brand Franchisor Presentations including:
Panellists: David Mansfield - Quest, Steve Grossreider, CEO Jaxx Tyres, Matt Fitzpatrick - Signorama, Karen Geloven Kip McGrath Spares: Grant Lee - Concept Eight, Josh Kilimnik- Craveable,
What does it take to lead and grow a franchise network in today’s increasingly complex environment?
Bringing together some of Australia’s leading franchise CEOs, this panel will tackle the big issues shaping the sector — from the political and regulatory landscape to rising costs, franchisee profitability, consumer pressures and the changing expectations of franchise leadership.
It will be a candid and practical conversation about what CEOs are seeing across their networks, the decisions they are making now, and where they believe the greatest opportunities and challenges lie for franchising in the years ahead.
Paul Docherty - Head of Research and Portfolion Construction - Rest Superannuation
Interest rates, inflation, consumer confidence, investment markets and global uncertainty are continuing to reshape the environment in which Australian businesses operate. But what does the economic outlook really mean for franchising?
Paul Docherty, Head of Research and Portfolio Construction at Rest, cuts through the economic noise to unpack the forces shaping Australia and the global economy — and, importantly, what they mean through a franchising lens.
From changing consumer behaviour and cost pressures to business confidence, investment and the outlook for growth, Paul will translate the latest economic signals into practical insights for franchise leaders navigating what comes next.
A sharp, relevant look at the economy — where we are, where we’re heading, and what franchise businesses should be watching.
Concurrent Session 1
Next Gen panel - future leaders / emerging brands
Concurrent Session 3
Brand reputation management - What would you do if A Current Affair was waiting for you when you pulled up at work?
Led by LJ Loch, Director of Policy at the Franchise Council of Australia and Chair of Alpha Consult, with Paul Perry, Senior Advisor at Alpha Consult.
What would you do if A Current Affair was waiting for you when you pulled up at work? Reputation risk can hit any part of a franchise network without warning, and most of us only find out when the cameras are already outside.
This hands-on session gives you a practical playbook to spot trouble early, handle it when it lands, and turn a disciplined response into a real advantage. Bring a live issue from your own business to work through on the day.
Busses to Parliament house departing Crowne Plaza Canberra — 5:45pm, 6:00pm & 6:15pm
The Great Hall, Parliament House
