CLIX Portrait Studios

Arlington, VA, November 07, 2006 --(PR.com)-- CLIX®, an Atlanta-based rapidly growing portrait photography studio franchisor, continues to focus on national expansion with its first Virginia location opening November 6, 2006. The Arlington-area CLIX portrait studio is located in Lee Harrison Shopping Center on North Harrison Street in Arlington.

Arlington resident Michelle Hayes will bring the new revolutionary photography franchise to the area, the first of its kind in Virginia. Hayes had been looking for the perfect franchise opportunity to grow in her local community. After researching prospective franchises she came across CLIX on the internet. Hayes was immediately drawn to the simplicity of the CLIX concept and the bold look and feel of CLIX’s marketing and advertising. She wanted the chance to own a business where she could work with her two favorite things – children and photography. 

“I’ve always wanted to own my own business. The moment I discovered the CLIX opportunity I knew I couldn’t pass it up,” said CLIX Arlington franchisee, Michelle Hayes. “At this stage of my life, I knew I couldn’t start a company from scratch and the CLIX franchise is the perfect fit for my family. It will provide the challenge and flexibility of owning my own business, with the added assistance of an established franchisor.”

First established in 1999, CLIX makes picture-taking exciting while providing high-quality, professional portraits customers can take home the same day. The studio is fun, friendly, hip and now, providing customers in-store portrait photography, special event photography and on-site, do-it-yourself and assisted photo imaging and design centers, which include digital scrapbooking and one hour digital photo production.

CLIX is in the business of capturing wonderful memories for the Arlington community. CLIX provides commendable service, a friendly environment and creative portraits of everything from daycares, school proms and sports teams to senior pictures and family portraits.

“CLIX is different from all other portrait photography studios because we pride ourselves on being creative and flexible,” said Hayes. “Our photographers will use multiple backgrounds and compositions to achieve the perfect photograph. We offer our own ideas but are also open to what mom and dad like. At CLIX we compose photo packages that make sense for the parent’s needs and budget.”

Before becoming the first Virginia CLIX franchise, Hayes previously was the vice president of human resources for a regional financial services firm. She also worked for a number of years in public accounting and corporate finance roles. Michelle and her husband Greg have two young boys, Eddie and Eric.

“We are looking forward to Michelle Hayes bringing CLIX to Arlington, Virginia,” said David Asarnow, president and CEO of CLIX. “We launched CLIX to put the fun back into the portrait photography industry. When we seek potential franchisees, we look for someone who will provide outstanding service and is upbeat, friendly, hip and now. Michelle has all the ideal traits that will make CLIX Arlington successful and well received in the Arlington Virginia community.”

Arlington CLIX is currently booking portirait sittings and on-location event appointments at (703) 532-4752. 

About CLIX
First established in 1999, the CLIX business model offers three distinct revenue streams for potential franchisees – a retail-based portrait studio; a protected territory for on-site special event photography; and on-site, assisted or do-it-yourself photo imaging and scrapbooking design services. According to CLIX officials, a franchise with multi-faceted yet interconnected revenue streams is unprecedented in the industry. The company currently employs 85 people at 13 stores across Michigan, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia and New Hampshire. For more information on CLIX franchise operation opportunities, call 1-888-246-2549, visit www.GetYourClix.com, or e-mail franchise@getyourclix.com.

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