Exhibit 23.1

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Blimpie International, Inc.
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan and to the incorporation by reference therein of
our report dated September 15, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Blimpie International, Inc. included in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2000, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.



                                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Atlanta, Georgia
February 7, 2001