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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 6, 1997, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedules of California Beach Restaurants,
Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended April 30,
1997.



                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Los Angeles, California
July 24, 1997




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