Plymouth, Michigan - 25 January, 2006 -

CLIX , an Atlanta-based, rapidly growing franchisor in the portrait photography industry, continues to expand nationally with a new location slated to open March, 2006 in Plymouth, MI. This opening will represent the ninth CLIX franchise studio operation for the company and the very first CLIX store opening in 2006. The first CLIX opened in New York State in August 2005. John and Naoko Vena of Plymouth, MI were recently awarded a CLIX franchise and plan to open several stores across Southeastern Michigan. The couple learned of the opportunity when John’s sister in Rochester, NY read an article in the local paper about the first franchise store opening. The idea of owning a business together appealed to the couple who both have experienced very fulfilling careers. “We saw the perfect combination of income, challenge, and reward when we saw what CLIX had to offer,” explains John Vena. “The great business opportunity speaks for itself, but what made our decision easy was that the entire model appealed to us. We didn’t want a “job,” we wanted an adventure. We wanted a chance to showcase our service at a time when service standards are almost nonexistent. CLIX was just the logical choice.” John Vena is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After graduation John enjoyed a successful and fulfilling service in the United States Navy. After Vena’s service in the Navy he was hired by Northwest Airlines in 1990. In 1993, he left Northwest for KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines until 1995 when he rejoined Northwest. In addition to Vena’s full time service as a Northwest Captain, he is a substitute teacher in his spare time. Naoko Vena attended Ibaraki National University in Tokyo, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in teaching. She worked for a judicial administration office in Japan before securing a position as a flight attendant and interpreter for KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines. The Venas look forward to a fulfilling new adventure with their acquisition of the Southeastern Michigan CLIX franchise. “Far beyond financial reward, we dream that CLIX will play a meaningful role in the community’s life,” explains Naoko. “We hope to forge longtime relationships, documenting a child’s growth into an adult, and on to the next generation. We hope to contribute to the community by recording events, personalities, and changes.” “We are extremely excited to work with the Venas to bring CLIX to Michigan,” says David Asarnow, President and CEO of CLIX. “They are an extremely ambitious and energetic couple who perfectly fit every quality we seek in a potential CLIX franchisee. We can’t wait to share in their success.” 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 49 people at eight stores across New York State and Pennsylvania. 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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