<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION DERIVED FROM THE CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF KASH N' KARRY FOOD STORES, INC. AS OF AND FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 28, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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