<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF KASH N' KARRY FOOD STORES, INC. AS OF AND FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED APRIL 30, 1995, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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