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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-97554) pertaining to the Omnibus Stock Plan of California Beach
Restaurants, Inc. of our report dated June 14, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of California Beach Restaurants, Inc. included
in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended April 30, 2000.



                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Los Angeles, California
July 21, 2000