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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
FURR'S/BISHOP'S, INCORPORATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF AND FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED MARCH 30, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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