EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
 
    We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated February 20,
1998 (March 17, 1998 as to Note 15 and April 1, 1998 as to Note 14) appearing in
the Current Report on Form 8-K of U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. dated April 22,
1998.
 
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
 
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
April 22, 1998