Zoom Room Appoints Jackie Mendes as SVP of Franchise Development
- Zoom Room, an indoor dog training gym, has appointed Jackie Mendes as the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.
- Mendes enters the role with more than 25 years of experience within the wellness and fitness industries, specifically focusing on business development and franchise sales.
- Beyond her corporate experience, Mendes possesses operational knowledge as a franchisee of Perspire Sauna Studio in Texas.
Zoom Room, an indoor dog training gym, has appointed Jackie Mendes as the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development. The appointment, announced on April 8, 2026, is part of a series of executive hires intended to strengthen the company’s leadership team as it prepares for a new growth phase.
Mendes enters the role with more than 25 years of experience within the wellness and fitness industries, specifically focusing on business development and franchise sales. Her professional background includes leadership roles at several globally recognized brands, including World Gym International, F45 Training, RealRyder Indoor Cycling International, and Perspire Sauna Studio.
Beyond her corporate experience, Mendes possesses operational knowledge as a franchisee of Perspire Sauna Studio in Texas.
Strategic Focus and National Expansion
In her capacity as Senior Vice President of Franchise Development, Mendes will be responsible for recruiting business-minded, high-quality franchise partners. This effort is designed to drive the national expansion of Zoom Room and reinforce its position as a premier destination for dogs and their families.
The company describes its model as experiential retail for dog owners, combining a scalable business structure that is operationally efficient, labor-light, and lower-cost.
Jackie Mendes
Zoom Room stands alone as the only indoor dog training gym in the U.S. Built around socialization and community. It’s true experiential retail for dog lovers, paired with a scalable model that’s lower-cost, labor-light and operationally efficient,
Mendes expressed her intent to help scale the brand, noting the value the service provides to dogs and their owners.
Growth Targets and Operational Model
Zoom Room is currently experiencing strong demand from franchisees interested in creating community-centered businesses that focus on enrichment, training, and dog socialization.
To support this growth, the company relies on a combination of the following elements:
- A proven operating model
- Proprietary training methodology
- Cutting-edge technology
The company has set a specific growth target to expand its franchise system to 550 locations by 2030. This expansion strategy aims to grow the network while continuing to provide support for existing franchise owners.