EXHIBIT 24.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


                We have issued our reports dated November 2, 1999
            accompanying the consolidated financial statements and
            schedules incorporated by reference or included in the
            Annual Report of J & J Snack Foods Corp. and Subsidiaries
            on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 1999.  We
            hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said
            reports in the Registration Statement of J & J Snack Foods
            Corp. and Subsidiaries on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-03833,
            effective May 16, 1996, File No. 33-87532, effective
            December 16, 1994 and File No. 33-50036, effective July 24,
            1992).
                                              GRANT THORNTON LLP


            Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
            December 16, 1999











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