Exhibit 12 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Twenty-Six Weeks Ended Fiscal Year Ended November 28, November 29, May 30, May 31, May 26, May 27, May 28, 1993 1992 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges 7.57 9.04 7.79 8.58 7.82 7.66 7.73 For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings represent pretax income from continuing operations plus fixed charges (net of capitalized interest). Fixed charges represent interest (whether expensed or capitalized) and one-third (the proportion deemed representative of the interest factor) of rents of continuing operations.