<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statement of Cracker Barrel for the 3 months ended October 27, 1995,
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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