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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1


               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


We have issued our reports dated March 1, 2002, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements included in the Annual Report of Schlotzsky's, Inc. on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. 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 1, 2002