Advise clients on-site and remotely on their development strategies and systems to maximize the growth potential of their businessesThrough Oak Advisory Services, LLC, Lisa Oak advises and assists clients on their franchise and business growth. Depending on a company’s needs, Lisa will create systems to maximize franchise development, real estate acquisition, and mergers and acquisitions. Coaching founders and CEOs every step of the way as they create the team and foundation for long term success, Lisa will utilize her vast experience to promote sustained growth while avoiding many of the pitfalls many growing franchises encounter.

Adjunct Professor, Commercial Transactions 2015 - 2022Dean's Advisory Council 2009 - Present

Acquired, developed and expanded portfolio companiesCreated Franchise Brands, LLC as a private equity investors for the founders of SUBWAY(R) to provide diversified growth opportunities primarily for entrepreneurs in the SUBWAY(R) organization.Targeted successful emerging franchise brands which could grow with SUBWAY(R) " franchise development machine" which was then adding 1,500 new SUBWAY(R) restaurants to the global count per year.Board of Directors Member for several companies includingTaco Del Mar 2010 - 2015 Personal Training Institute 2008 - 2015HomeVestors of America 2007 - 2015Mama DeLuca's Pizza 2007 - 2015

Founder's Executive Leadership Committee 1988 - 2015 Developed the SUBWAY® Brand from 700 Restaurants to 43,0000 Restaurants 3 Countries to 110 Countries The fastest growing franchise system and the largest restaurant franchise in the world!Acquisitions and Investments 2005 - 2015Global Franchise Development 1999 - 2005 Franchise Sales Nontraditional Business Development Site Selection Real Estate Acquisition Store DesignSubway Real Estate Corp. 1988 - 2005Real Estate Negotiator 1986 - 1988