Our Team

Franchise Brands and its financial and business professionals have extensive knowledge and experience in structuring franchise systems, drafting franchise documents, as well as operational and accounting expertise.

Franchise Brands was created with the support and guidance of the founders of Doctor's Associates Inc. (DAI), the franchisor of SUBWAY® sandwich shops. While the founders may, from time to time, advise the managers of Franchise Brands regarding its portfolio companies, persons contemplating doing business with Franchise Brands should not assume that any founder will provide advice to Franchise Brands and should not otherwise rely on the franchising and other business expertise of any founder.

The Team

Lisa M. Oak
Carolyn J. Bolton
Nicole DelGreco
Margaret A. Kearney
Richard D. Green

 Lisa. M. Oak – Managing Director

Lisa Oak has been a Managing Director of Franchise Brands, LLC since its creation in 2005. In her position, she oversees the acquisition, incubation and expansion of all new properties in the Franchise Brands portfolio. Previously, Lisa was responsible for real estate for the SUBWAY® sandwich chain of restaurants. In her capacity as President of Subway Real Estate Corp. from 1989 through 2005, the SUBWAY® brand grew from 1,000 units to 25,000, expanding from a dominate domestic chain to an international player in the quick serve arena, serving SUBWAY® sandwiches in more than 80 countries. In addition, Lisa served as co-Director of Development for Doctor’s Associates Inc. the Subway franchisor, from 1999 - 2005. During that span, she was responsible for all phases of development of Subway restaurants worldwide. Lisa has served on the Subway DAI Management Committee since 1988. Lisa earned a JD degree from the University of Bridgeport School of Law in Connecticut and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University in New Jersey. Lisa M. Oak - Managing Director 300 Bic Drive Milford, CT 06461 Phone: 800-797-2308 x1430 Fax: (203) 783-7430 Email: oak_l@franchisebrandsllc.com

 Carolyn J. Bolton – Development Manager

Carolyn Bolton serves as a Development Manager at Franchise Brands, conducting research, due diligence and strategic planning to identify and acquire prospective partnerships and acquisitions for its investment portfolio and strategic development. She specializes in evaluating franchise businesses with specific attention to store economics, franchise development, operational and marketing support, and franchise relations. Carolyn served as the Director of Special Projects for the SUBWAY® restaurant chain for 15 years and worked in the areas of research and development, franchise sales, dispute resolution, marketing and new product development. Carolyn also holds a position on the Strategic Advisory Board for the International Institute of Franchise Education at Florida's Nova University. Carolyn acquired a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Trenton State College in New Jersey. Her education also includes a year of international studies at the University of Wollongong, in New South Wales, Australia. Carolyn J. Bolton Development Manager 3000 NE 30th Place, Suite 207 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 (954) 630-0880 bolton_c@franchisebrandsllc.com

Nicole DelGreco – Associate Development Manager

Nicole DelGreco-Goad joined Franchise Brands in 2007 as an Associate Development Manager. In her position, she will support the research and due diligence process as well as the growth of acquired brands. Prior to joining Franchise Brands, Nicole assisted the Profit Building and Local Marketing division for the SUBWAY® restaurant chain. Nicole continues to hold a position as a consultant for Serenity Salon & Day Spa, where she played a key roll in planning and launching the start-up. Nicole has an M.B.A. from Southern Connecticut State University and holds a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut. Nicole DelGreco Associate Development Manager 300 Bic Drive Milford, CT 06461 Phone: 800-797-2308 x1955 Fax: (203) 783-7955 Email: delgreco_n@franchisebrandsllc.com