Matilda
159 Domain Road, South Yarra, Melbourne
FRIDAY 19 JUNE 2026 | 6 PM
There is a certain magic that happens when we come together in person as a community. This dinner is an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and be inspired by one another along the journey.
We will be gathering at Matilda in South Yarra, an elegant restaurant known for its refined Australian menu and warm, intimate atmosphere overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens.
You are welcome to bring your life or business partner to share in the experience.
Get ready to enjoy a memorable Evolve Dinner together.
Details on our special guest for the evening will be announced soon.
SPECIAL GUEST
CHRIS CALDWELL
Chris Caldwell is CEO of Lift Brands Asia Pacific (Snap Fitness), and one of the most credible operators in the country on the entrepreneur-to-business-builder arc. Originally a Jerry Maguire wannabe, he started in professional sports for a decade before finding his way into the world of Founder led Franchise businesses.
Cutting his teeth in a professional finishing school, otherwise known as Bakers Delight. Chris worked alongside the Founder Roger Gillespie for several years. He then founded Love Pollo in Melbourne in 2013, then folded it into Lenard's Chicken — the 200-store national franchise he was, by then, running as CEO.
Since then he led Pie Face into the extremely successful United Petroleum brand in brand store model and is now leading Snap Fitness APAC, fresh off Best Fitness Franchise at the 2026 Global Franchise Awards.