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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001181431-05-002308.txt : 20050110
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20050110190251
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-05-002308
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050103
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050110
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Richardson Kevin A II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295313

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		05521952

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 778 9200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Puscasiu Christian
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295314

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		05521948

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 778 9200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			McCarthy Charles E
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295318

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		05521949

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 778 9200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Lawlor Henry J Jr
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295319

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		05521950

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 778 9200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Indick Murray A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295320

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		05521951

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 778 9200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARK RESTAURANTS CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000779544
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				133156768
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		85 FIFTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10003-3019
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2122068800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		85 FIFTH AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10003-3019

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Prides Capital Partners, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001295315
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		05521953

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
		BUSINESS PHONE:		617 778 9200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 HIGH STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 700
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			02110
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    <periodOfReport>2005-01-03</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000779544</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>ARK RESTAURANTS CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>ARKR</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerCik>0001295315</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Prides Capital Partners, LLC</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>200 HIGH STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 700</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02110</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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            <rptOwnerCik>0001295313</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Richardson Kevin A II</rptOwnerName>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>200 HIGH STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 700</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02110</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001295320</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Indick Murray A</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>200 HIGH STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 700</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02110</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001295319</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Lawlor Henry J Jr</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>200 HIGH STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 700</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02110</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001295318</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>McCarthy Charles E</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>200 HIGH STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 700</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02110</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001295314</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Puscasiu Christian</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>200 HIGH STREET</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 700</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BOSTON</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>02110</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock, $.01 par value</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>341830</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>See Footnote</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">The shares of Common Stock reported herein as indirectly beneficially owned by Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. are owned directly by Prides Capital, L.P. (341,830 shares of common stock).  Because Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. is the general partner of Prides Capital, L.P., Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares owned by such entity.  Because Murray A. Indick, Kevin A. Richardson, II, Henry J. Lawlor, Jr., Charles E. McCarthy and Christian Puscasiu are the controlling members of Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C., they may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of shares deemed to be beneficially owned by such entity.  Each of Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C., Prides Capital, L.P, Murray A. Indick, Kevin A. Richardson, II, Henry J. Lawlor, Jr., Charles E. McCarthy and Christian Puscasiu disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>See Attached Signature Page</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2005-01-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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EXHIBIT 99
                             Joint Filer Information

Designated Filer:              Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.
Statement for Month/Day/Year:  January 3, 2005
Issuer & Symbol:               Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR)
Address of each Reporting Person for this Form 3:
   200 High Street, Suite 700, Boston MA 02110
Relationship to Issuer of each Reporting Person:  10% Owner

Signatures

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the
undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.

January 10, 2004

Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.
/s/ Murray A. Indick
- -------------------------------
By: Murray A. Indick
    Managing Member


By: /s/ Murray A. Indick                By: /s/ Kevin A. Richardson, II

    ----------------------------        -----------------------------
    Murray A. Indick                        Murray A. Indick
                                            Attorney in Fact


By: /s/ Henry J. Lawlor, Jr.            By: /s/ Charles E. McCarthy

    ----------------------------        -----------------------------
    Murray A. Indick                        Murray A. Indick
    Attorney in Fact                        Attorney in Fact


By: /s/ Christian Puscasiu

    ----------------------------
    Murray A. Indick
    Attorney in Fact
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POWER OF ATTORNEY


KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby appoints Murray A Indick,
with full power of substitution, as my attorney-in-fact, to act in my name,
place and stead in any way which I myself could do, if I were personally
present, and to take all actions that she or he may deem necessary or
appropriate in connection with the completion, execution and filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in my name and on my behalf, of a Form ID
and any subsequent filings, submissions or correspondence relating thereto, and
also to complete, execute and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
in my name and on my behalf, any Forms 144, 3, 4 or 5 and any Schedules 13D or
13G (collectively, the Forms) with respect to the undersigneds holdings of and
transactions in securities that require such filings. The foregoing
attorney-in-fact also is authorized to file Forms with any stock exchange or
other authority where such filing is required.


The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in
such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming, any of the
undersigneds responsibilities to comply with the securities laws of the United
States.



This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms with respect to the undersigneds
holdings of and transactions in securities, unless earlier revoked by the
undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be
executed as of this 1st day of June, 2004.



/s/ Charles E. McCarthy

<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY


KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby appoints Murray A Indick,
with full power of substitution, as my attorney-in-fact, to act in my name,
place and stead in any way which I myself could do, if I were personally
present, and to take all actions that she or he may deem necessary or
appropriate in connection with the completion, execution and filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in my name and on my behalf, of a Form ID
and any subsequent filings, submissions or correspondence relating thereto, and
also to complete, execute and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
in my name and on my behalf, any Forms 144, 3, 4 or 5 and any Schedules 13D or
13G (collectively, the Forms) with respect to the undersigneds holdings of and
transactions in securities that require such filings. The foregoing
attorney-in-fact also is authorized to file Forms with any stock exchange or
other authority where such filing is required.


The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in
such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming, any of the
undersigneds responsibilities to comply with the securities laws of the United
States.


This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms with respect to the undersigneds
holdings of and transactions in securities, unless earlier revoked by the
undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be
executed as of this 1st day of June, 2004.


/s/ Christian Puscasiu

<PAGE>
POWER OF ATTORNEY


KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby appoints Murray A Indick,
with full power of substitution, as my attorney-in-fact, to act in my name,
place and stead in any way which I myself could do, if I were personally
present, and to take all actions that she or he may deem necessary or
appropriate in connection with the completion, execution and filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in my name and on my behalf, of a Form ID
and any subsequent filings, submissions or correspondence relating thereto, and
also to complete, execute and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
in my name and on my behalf, any Forms 144, 3, 4 or 5 and any Schedules 13D or
13G (collectively, the Forms) with respect to the undersigneds holdings of and
transactions in securities that require such filings. The foregoing
attorney-in-fact also is authorized to file Forms with any stock exchange or
other authority where such filing is required.


The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in
such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming, any of the
undersigneds responsibilities to comply with the securities laws of the United
States.


This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms with respect to the undersigneds
holdings of and transactions in securities, unless earlier revoked by the
undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be
executed as of this 1st day of June, 2004.


/s/ Henry J. Lawlor, Jr.

<PAGE>

POWER OF ATTORNEY


KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS that the undersigned hereby appoints Murray A Indick,
with full power of substitution, as my attorney-in-fact, to act in my name,
place and stead in any way which I myself could do, if I were personally
present, and to take all actions that she or he may deem necessary or
appropriate in connection with the completion, execution and filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in my name and on my behalf, of a Form ID
and any subsequent filings, submissions or correspondence relating thereto, and
also to complete, execute and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
in my name and on my behalf, any Forms 144, 3, 4 or 5 and any Schedules 13D or
13G (collectively, the Forms) with respect to the undersigneds holdings of and
transactions in securities that require such filings. The foregoing
attorney-in-fact also is authorized to file Forms with any stock exchange or
other authority where such filing is required.


The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in
such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming, any of the
undersigneds responsibilities to comply with the securities laws of the United
States.


This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the
undersigned is no longer required to file Forms with respect to the undersigneds
holdings of and transactions in securities, unless earlier revoked by the
undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be
executed as of this 1st day of June, 2004.


/s/ Kevin A. Richardson, II.
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