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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 26, 1999 (Unaudited) and the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the twenty six weeks ended June 26, 1999 (Unaudited)
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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