<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
FROM THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF
INCOME OF BOB EVANS FARMS, INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10-K FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 28, 1995.
</LEGEND>
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