Own a Premium ACE Models Franchise

Build a Business That

Transforms Young Lives.

Join Africa's fastest-growing modelling and youth leadership academy. 20 years of proven excellence. 30+ active franchise locations. Limited territories available.

Serious enquiries only · Discovery call required

about ace models

More Than a

Modelling Academy.

ACE Models International is a structured youth leadership and personal development institution established in 2005. We don't just train models; we build confident, articulate, media-ready young leaders who step into the world prepared and purpose-driven.

With a proven curriculum, a national network of 30+ franchise locations and international expansion underway, ACE is one of the most respected names in youth development on the continent.

what you can achieve

Own more than

a business.

Starting an ACE Models Franchise opens doors far beyond the bottom line.

Make a Lasting Impact

Change the lives of young people in your community every single day.

Discover Your Purpose

Build something that aligns with your values and lights you up from the inside.

Own a Profitable, Sustainable Business

A proven model with real earning potential and a support structure built for your success.

Enjoy Flexibility

Run your franchise on your terms, with the freedom to design your own schedule.

Be Your Own Boss

Step into ownership with the confidence of a 20-year proven system behind you.

Join a Purpose-Driven Community

Become part of a national network of franchise owners who lead, inspire and grow together.

20-Year Proven Concept

Two decades of refinement, results and growth across South Africa and beyond.

Purpose, Adventure & Glamour

This is not just a business. It is a lifestyle that opens doors you never imagined.

Build Financial Freedom

Create a legacy asset that works for you and your family for years to come.

Franchise Information Pack

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why invest

A Business Built for

Impact and Profit.

A proven system. Recurring revenue. Real purpose. Everything you need to build a sustainable business in a recession-resilient industry.

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Proven, plug-and-play system

Full curriculum, operational framework, and marketing system. Launch confidently. Everything is already built and tested across 30+ locations.

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Recurring monthly revenue

Subscription-style class fees create predictable, stable cash flow throughout the academic year. No feast-or-famine income cycle.

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Multiple income streams

Beyond tuition, earn from events, national conferences, pageant commissions, photoshoots, and branded merchandise.

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Exclusive territory rights

Own your area. ACE protects your territory with a strictly limited rollout, giving you first-mover advantage and long-term exclusivity.

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Low overhead structure

No large premises required. Operate from flexible venues with lean staffing, healthy margins and controlled fixed costs.

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Head office support

Ongoing mentorship, national marketing campaigns, strategic guidance, and annual directors training. You're never operating alone.

The Team

Led by Women Who've Done It.

ACE Models is built and led by an exceptional team of entrepreneurs, award-winning titleholders, and business leaders who bring decades of lived experience to every franchise they support.

Joani Jacobs

Founder, CEO & Shareholder

Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and visionary leader. CEO of Mrs South Africa (Pty) Ltd since 2011. Author of WORTHY. Champions female upliftment and purpose-driven leadership.

Anri Powell

COO & Shareholder

20+ years building high-performing franchise operations. Led the Bloemfontein flagship to multiple Franchise of the Year titles. Drives systems, mentorship, and strategic expansion.

Cindy Nell-Roberts

CSO & Shareholder

Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe 2003 runner-up. Television presenter, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Good Clean Beauty Co. Author of The Model and Pageant Industry.

OUR FRANCHISE NETWORK

You're Not Just Buying a Franchise.

You're Joining a Movement.

At ACE Models, you become part of a community of passionate franchise owners who support, inspire and learn from one another. With proven systems, ongoing guidance, shared resources and a national brand behind you, you will never build your business alone.

Atlantic Seaboard, Bedfordview, Bloemfontein, Centurion, Deep South, Durbanville, East Rand, Harties, Helderberg, Johannesburg North, Johannesburg South, Kouga, Limpopo Central, Milnerton, Mossel Bay & George, Namibia, Paarl, Potchefstroom, Pretoria Central, Randburg, Rosebank, Rustenburg, Sandton, Vaal, Waterfall, Westrand JHB, Winelands, Durban Central, Alberton

Together, we grow. Together, we succeed.

The Process

Your Path to Ownership.

Three steps stand between you and your own ACE Models franchise. The process is simple. The opportunity is significant.

1

Submit your application

Complete our short application form and tell us which territory you're interested in. Takes less than 5 minutes.

2

Book your Discovery Call

Secure your spot with a small booking fee and meet directly with our leadership team to explore the opportunity in full.

3

Claim your territory

If you're the right fit, your territory is secured and your ACE franchise journey begins. Territories are strictly limited.

Franchise Directors

What Our Franchise Directors Say.

Hear from some of the women building thriving ACE Models Franchises across South Africa.

Making a Community Impact That Lasts

"My journey as an ACE Models Franchise Director has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my life.

I am proud to be part of an organisation that changes lives, develops future leaders, and creates opportunities for young people to shine both locally and internationally."

- Lechar Knezovich

ACE Models Rosebank

Finding Purpose in Every Person You Uplift

"Over the years, I have had the privilege of building so many individuals, witnessing their growth not only as models, but as people.

Seeing shy young people find their confidence, watching them discover their strengths, embrace new opportunities, and develop into better versions of themselves has been the most rewarding part of this journey."

- Davina Moodley

ACE Models East Rand

Creating Income and Impact in Equal Measure

"What being a franchise owner means to me goes beyond the personal fulfillment, it has opened my mind to the importance of creating multiple opportunities for growth and income.

Seeing individuals grow in confidence, discover their potential, and achieve things they never thought possible is incredibly rewarding. Knowing that I get to play a part in that journey makes this experience extra special."

- Deliwe Selepe

ACE Models JHB South

Making a Community Impact That Lasts