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