SIZZLER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

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                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To Sizzler(R) International, Inc.

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed
Registration Statement file Number 333-38412, 333-47659 and 333-476661.


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Los Angeles, California
July 20, 2001

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