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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS RESTATED SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEARS 
ENDED DECEMBER 1996 AND 1995 AND THE 1996 QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, JUNE 30 AND
SEPTEMBER 30 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THE FORM 10-K
OF TRIARC COMPANIES, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 28, 1997.
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