Exhibit 23.1




              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




We have issued our reports dated March 2, 2000, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of
Schlotzsky's, Inc. and Subsidiaries on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1999. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in
the Registration Statements of Schlotzsky's, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File
No. 333-57077, effective June 17, 1998 and File No. 333-37785, effective
October 14, 1997 and file No. 333-03809, effective May 15, 1996).




GRANT THORNTON LLP

Dallas, Texas
March 2, 2000