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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001181431-08-020420
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080318
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080320
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080320

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:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09453
		FILM NUMBER:		08703266

	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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        <issuerName>ARK RESTAURANTS CORP</issuerName>
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        <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 Fund I, L.P. (379,510 shares of common stock). Because Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. is the general partner of Prides Capital Fund I, L.P., Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares owned by such entity. Because Kevin A. Richardson, II, Murray A. Indick, Henry J. Lawlor, Jr., and Charles E. McCarthy are the controlling shareholders 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 Fund I, L.P, Kevin A. Richardson, II, Murray A. Indick, Henry J. Lawlor, Jr., and Charles E. McCarthy disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>Prides Capital Partners, LLC</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-03-20</signatureDate>
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    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Kevin A. Richardson, II</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-03-20</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Murray A. Indick</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-03-20</signatureDate>
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    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Henry J. Lawlor Jr.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2008-03-20</signatureDate>
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        <signatureDate>2008-03-20</signatureDate>
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<FONT FACE="Courier New" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">PRIDES CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.L.C. (AND ITS AFFLIATES)</P>





<P>LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR REPORTING UNDER SECTION 16(a) OF THE</P>


<P>SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED</P>





<P>Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes</P>


<P>and appoints Murray A. Indick, signing singly, the undersigned's</P>


<P>true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:</P>





<P>(1)     execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the</P>


<P>undersigned's capacity as director of any companies where Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. or any of its affiliates have a</P>


<P>portfolio company investment, Form 144, 3, 4, 5 and any Schedules 13D or 13G in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules thereunder;</P>





<P>(2)     do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of</P>


<P>the undersigned which may be necessary or desirable to complete</P>


<P>and execute any such Form 144, 3, 4, 5 and any Schedules 13D or 13G, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file any such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority, including completing and executing a Uniform Application for Access Codes to File on Edgar on Form ID; and</P>





<P>(3)     take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection</P>


<P>with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact,</P>


<P>may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by,</P>


<P>the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by</P>


<P>such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this</P>


<P>Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms</P>


<P>and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-</P>


<P>in-fact's discretion.</P>





<P>The undersigned hereby grants to each attorney-in-fact full power</P>


<P>and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever</P>


<P>requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of</P>


<P>the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and</P>


<P>purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present,</P>


<P>with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and</P>


<P>confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact's</P>


<P>substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by</P>


<P>virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, are not assuming, any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply</P>


<P>with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</P>





<P>This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until</P>


<P>the undersigned is no longer required to file Form 144, 3, 4, 5 and any Schedules 13D or 13G in any of Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. portfolio companies, the undersigned is no longer employed by Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C., or unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.</P>





<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of</P>


<P>Attorney to be executed as of this 21st day of June, 2004.</P>





<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>                            /s/ Kevin A. Richardson, II</P>


<P>                            ---------------------------</P>


<P>                            Signature</P>





<P>                            Kevin A. Richardson, II</P>


<P>                            Print Name</P>





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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">POWER OF ATTORNEY</P>


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<P>&#9;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 &quot;Forms&quot;) with respect to the undersigned's 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.</P>





<P>&#9;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 undersigned's responsibilities to comply with the securities laws of the United States.</P>





<P>&#9;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 undersigned's holdings of and transactions in securities, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.</P>





<P>&#9;IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 1st day of June, 2004.</P>





<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>&nbsp;</P>


<U><P>/s/ Charles E. McCarthy</P>


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<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>&nbsp;</P>


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<B><P ALIGN="CENTER">POWER OF ATTORNEY</P>


</B><P ALIGN="CENTER"></P>


<P>&#9;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 &quot;Forms&quot;) with respect to the undersigned's 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.</P>





<P>&#9;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 undersigned's responsibilities to comply with the securities laws of the United States.</P>





<P>&#9;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 undersigned's holdings of and transactions in securities, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.</P>





<P>&#9;IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 1st day of June, 2004.</P>





<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>&nbsp;</P>


<P>&nbsp;</P>


<U><P>/s/ Henry J. Lawlor, Jr.</P>


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<P>&nbsp;</P>


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<FONT FACE="Courier New" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">EXHIBIT 99</P>
<P ALIGN="CENTER">Joint Filer Information</P>
<P>Designated Filer:              Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.</P>
<P>Statement for Month/Day/Year:  March 18, 2008</P>
<P>Issuer &amp; Symbol:               Ark Restaurants (ARKR)</P>
<P>Address of each Reporting Person for this Form 4:</P>
<P>   200 High Street, Suite 700, Boston MA 02110</P>
<P>Relationship to Issuer of each Reporting Person:  10% Owner</P>
<P>Signatures</P>
<P>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.</P>
<P>March 20, 2008</P>
<P>Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.</P>
<P>By: &#9;/s/ Murray A. Indick</P>
<P>------------------------ </P>
<P>Murray A. Indick</P>
<P>Managing Member</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;  Kevin A. Richardson, II</P>
<P>/s/ Murray A. Indick                  &#9;By: &#9;/s/ Murray A. Indick</P>
<P>------------------------          &#9;&#9;------------------------</P>
<P>Murray A. Indick&#9;&#9;&#9;   &#9;Murray A. Indick</P>
<P>    &#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;   &#9;Attorney-in-Fact</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>Henry J. Lawlor, Jr.     &#9;&#9;Charles E. McCarthy             </P>
<P>By: &#9;/s/ Murray A. Indick&#9;&#9;By: &#9;/s/ Murray A. Indick</P>
<P>&#9;------------------------&#9;    &#9;------------------------</P>
<P>&#9;Murray A. Indick&#9;&#9;&#9;By: Murray A. Indick</P>
<P>&#9;Attorney-in-Fact &#9;&#9;&#9;Attorney-in-Fact</P>
<P>&#9;    </P>
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