Exhibit 23.1

                        Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8/S-3 No. 333-01530) pertaining to the Blimpie International, Inc. Omnibus
Stock Incentive Plan of our report dated September 15, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Blimpie International, Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2000.


                                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Atlanta, Georgia
September 25, 2000