Economist
National Australia Bank
The economic outlook for franchising
[Bio, 40–60 words]
in partnership with
You’re invited
Franchise
Growth Forum
Funding, legal structure, operations and franchisee support. The pieces that move a franchise network forward, in one afternoon.
- When
- Friday 27 November 2026
- Time
- 11:30am – 4:30pm
- Where
- NAB Place, 259 Queen Street, Brisbane
- Cost
- Complimentary, lunch included
- RSVP
- By Friday 20 November
The speakers
Five perspectives on growing a franchise network, from the economy down to the people running each site.
Shivani Krishna
Franchise Banking Manager, National Australia Bank
Funding your next stage of growth
Shivani is Franchise Banking Manager at National Australia Bank, with more than 18 years in banking across Australia, Canada and Fiji. Shivani works with small and emerging businesses on the funding behind their next stage of growth, building long-term relationships by listening first and tailoring finance solutions that clients understand and feel comfortable with.
Ibby Zia
Principal, Franchise Legal Partners
Legal foundations for scaling a network
Ibby is Principal of Franchise Legal Partners, advising franchisors and franchisees on the legal side of growth. An experienced lawyer, Ibby resolves complex problems with commercially minded solutions, pairing efficiency with skilled, personalised attention on every matter.
Amanda Rosazza
Founder, Imagine8
Systems for multi-site operations
Amanda is Founder of Imagine8, a succession planning service that builds a will for your business. Imagine8 turns the knowledge in an owner’s head into one searchable system, so a business can scale, franchise or sell without relying on key people. Amanda has supported 200+ organisations, trained 3,500+ people and comments on succession for Sky News and 4BC.
Peter Knight
Director, Australian Franchise Alliance
Building strong franchisee support networks
Peter is Director of the Australian Franchise Alliance and has spent more than 30 years as a franchise accountant, with a close view of the financials and pressures on both sides of franchising. Peter now runs small peer groups for franchise owners, emerging franchisors, CEOs, COOs and finance leaders: a place to compare notes with people who get it.
The afternoon
Five 30-minute sessions, an open Q&A, then time to meet the speakers.
- Arrival and registration
- Lunch and networking
- The economic outlook for franchisingEconomist, National Australia Bank
- Funding your next stage of growthShivani Krishna, Franchise Banking Manager, National Australia Bank
- Legal foundations for scaling a networkIbby Zia, Principal, Franchise Legal Partners
- Systems for multi-site operationsAmanda Rosazza, Founder, Imagine8
- Building strong franchisee support networksPeter Knight, Director, Australian Franchise Alliance
- Panel Q&A with all speakers
- Meet and mingleDrinks and one-on-one time with the speakers
Reserve your seat
Seats are limited to keep the room conversational. Lunch is on us. Please RSVP by Friday 20 November and let us know any dietary requirements.
- When
- Friday 27 November 2026
- Time
- 11:30am – 4:30pm
- Where
- NAB Place, 259 Queen Street, Brisbane