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                    U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549


                                  FORM 10-QSB

(Mark One)
[  X ]              QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                          SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended    June 30, 1996

[    ]                 TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                          EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from                      to
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Commission file number    33-77510-C
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                  CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
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      (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

                 Delaware                                      38-3160141
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       (State or other jurisdiction                          (IRS Employer
     of incorporation or organization)                   Identification Number)

                24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby L, 4th Floor
                 P.O. Box 544, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-0544
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                (313)  994-5505
                                ---------------
                          (Issuer's telephone number)

                                 Not Applicable
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              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changed since last year)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X    No    .
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               APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                  PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be
filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of
securities under a plan confirmed by court.  Yes       No     .
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                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common equity, as of the latest practicable date:   Not Applicable

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one)  Yes    No   X
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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III

                              INDEX TO FORM 10-QSB





PART I           FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                 Page
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Item 1.          Financial Statements                                                                     1
                 Balance Sheet, June 30, 1996                                                             2

                 Statement of Operations for the three month periods
                 ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                                                             3

                 Statement of Operations for the six month periods
                 ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                                                             4

                 Statement of Cash Flows for the six month periods
                 ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                                                             5

                 Notes to Financial Statements                                                            6

Item 2.          Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                 and Results of Operations                                                               11


PART II        OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.          Legal Proceedings                                                                       17

Item 2.          Changes in Securities                                                                   17

Item 3.          Defaults Upon Senior Securities                                                         17

Item 4.          Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                                     17

Item 5.          Other Information                                                                       17

Item 6.          Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                        17


SIGNATURES                                                                                               18
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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.      Financial Statements

      The balance sheet of Captec Franchise Capital Partners L.P. III (the
"Partnership") as of June 30, 1996 and the statements of operations and cash
flows for the periods ending June 30, 1996 and 1995 are unaudited and have not
been examined by independent public accountants.  In the opinion of the
Management, these unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments
necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations
and cash flows of the Partnership for the periods then ended.  All such
adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.

       These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included in the
Partnership's report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995.





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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                                 BALANCE SHEET
                                 June 30, 1996
                                  (Unaudited)



                                    ASSETS
                                                 
Cash                                                $ 4,847,244
Investment in leases:
   Operating leases, net                              7,292,506
   Direct financing leases, net                       2,708,245
Rent receivable                                             -
Unbilled rent                                           113,426
Due from related parties                                 18,243
                                                    -----------
Total assets                                        $14,979,664
                                                    ===========



                       LIABILITIES & PARTNERS' CAPITAL

                                                
Liabilities:                                       
   Accounts payable                                 $    47,713
   Due to related parties                               449,144
   Operating lease rents paid in advance                  9,396
   Security deposits held on leases                      52,223
                                                    -----------
Total liabilities                                       558,476
                                                    -----------

Partners' Capital:
Limited partners' capital accounts                   14,413,569
General partners' capital accounts                        7,619
                                                    -----------
Total partners' capital                              14,421,188
                                                    -----------
Total liabilities & partners' capital               $14,979,664
                                                    ===========


                 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
            for the three month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995
                                  (Unaudited)




                                                          1996                      1995
                                                                          
Operating revenue:
   Rental income                                         $216,890                $ 35,571
   Finance income                                          89,732                  18,972
                                                         --------               ---------
                Total operating revenue                   306,622                  54,543
                                                         --------               ---------

Operating costs and expenses:
   Depreciation                                            63,750                   3,469
   General and administrative                              17,111                   7,155
                                                         --------               ---------
                Total operating costs and expenses         80,861                  10,624
                                                         --------               ---------
                Income from operations                    225,761                  43,919
                                                         --------               ---------

Other Income (expense):
   Interest income                                         33,295                     432
   Other                                                       96                      40
                                                         --------               ---------
                Total other income, net                    33,391                     472
                                                         --------               ---------
Net income                                                259,152                  44,391

Net income allocable to general partners                    2,592                     444
                                                         --------               ---------
Net income allocable to limited partners                 $256,560                $ 43,947
                                                         ========               =========
Net income per limited partnership unit                  $  18.67               $   16.04
                                                         ========               =========
Weighted average number of limited partnership
   units outstanding                                       13,744                   2,740
                                                         ========               =========




The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
             for the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995
                                  (Unaudited)




                                                           1996                   1995
                                                                          
Operating revenue:
   Rental income                                         $335,107               $ 57,698
   Finance income                                         162,665                 18,972
                                                         --------               --------
                Total operating revenue                   497,772                 76,670
                                                         --------               --------
Operating costs and expenses:
   Depreciation                                            85,344                  5,781
   General and administrative                              31,910                 11,631
                                                         --------               --------
                Total operating costs and expenses        117,254                 17,412
                                                         --------               --------
                Income from operations                    380,518                 59,258
                                                         --------               --------
Other Income (expense):
   Interest income                                         52,449                  8,739
   Other                                                    1,003                     40
                                                         --------               --------
                Total other income, net                    53,452                  8,779
                                                         --------               --------
Net income                                                433,970                 68,037

Net income allocable to general partners                    4,340                    680
                                                         --------               --------
Net income allocable to limited partners                 $429,630               $ 67,357
                                                         ========               ========
Net income per limited partnership unit                  $  37.40               $  30.66
                                                         ========               ========
Weighted average number of limited partnership
   units outstanding                                       11,486                  2,197
                                                         ========               ========





The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
             for the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995
                                  (Unaudited)




                                                                      1996                      1995
                                                                                     
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net Income                                                     $   433,970             $    68,037
   Adjustments to net income:
        Depreciation                                                   85,345                   5,781
        Increase in unbilled rent                                     (66,275)                 (8,732)
        Decrease (increase) in receivables                            (13,878)                 (1,267)
        Increases in payables                                         480,632                  38,622
        Security deposits received                                     24,854                   9,167
                                                                  -----------             -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities                             944,648                 111,608
                                                                  -----------             -----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
   Purchase of real estate for operating leases                    (4,008,569)             (1,040,000)
   Purchase of equipment for financing leases                        (958,288)               (787,500)
   Reduction of net investment in financing leases                    129,644                  31,991
                                                                  -----------             -----------
Net cash used in investing activities                              (4,837,213)             (1,795,509)
                                                                  -----------             -----------

Cash flows from financing activities:
   Issuance of limited partnership units                            9,110,562               3,690,550
   Offering costs                                                  (1,168,083)               (495,971)
   Return of initial limited partner's capital contribution                                      (100)
   Distributions to limited partners                                 (486,325)                (22,900)
                                                                  -----------             -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities                           7,456,154               3,171,579
                                                                  -----------             -----------
Net increase in cash                                                3,563,589               1,487,678

Cash, beginning of period                                           1,283,655                     251
                                                                  -----------             -----------
Cash, end of period                                               $ 4,847,244             $ 1,487,929
                                                                  ===========             ===========





The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.    THE PARTNERSHIP AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES:

      Captec Franchise Capital Partners L.P. III (the "Partnership"), a
      Delaware limited partnership, was formed on February 18, 1994 for the
      purpose of acquiring income-producing commercial real properties and
      equipment leased on a "triple net" basis, primarily to operators of
      national and regional franchised businesses.  The general partners of the
      Partnership are Captec Franchise Capital Corporation III (the
      "Corporation"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Captec Financial Group, Inc.
      ("Captec") and Patrick L. Beach, an individual, hereinafter collectively
      referred to as the Sponsor.  Patrick L. Beach is also the Chairman of the
      Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
      Corporation and Captec.  The general partners have each contributed $100
      in cash to the Partnership as a capital contribution.

      The Partnership commenced a public offering of limited partnership
      interests ("Units") on August 12, 1994.  A minimum of 1,150 Units and a
      maximum of 20,000 Units, priced at $1,000 per Unit, were offered on a
      "best efforts, part or none" basis.  The Partnership broke impound on
      January 24, 1995, at which time funds totaling $1,155,255 were released
      from escrow and the Partnership immediately commenced operations.  At
      June 30, 1996, the Partnership had accepted subscriptions for 16,504.791
      Units, and funds totaling $16,504,791.

      Due to the nature of Partnership's business operations (acquiring,
      leasing, and selling real properties) and other factors, in certain cases
      the financial activity is not directly comparable from year to year as
      the Partnership's revenue generating assets increase and decrease.

      Allocation of profits, losses and cash distributions from operations and
      cash distributions from sale or refinancing are made pursuant to the
      terms of the Partnership Agreement.  Profits and losses from operations
      are allocated among the limited partners based upon the number of Units
      owned.  In no event will the Sponsor be allocated less than one percent
      of profits and losses in any year.

      Following is a summary of the Partnership's significant accounting
      policies:

A.    RENTAL INCOME FROM OPERATING LEASES:   The Partnership's operating leases
      have scheduled rent increases which occur at various dates throughout the
      lease terms.  The Partnership recognizes the total rent, as stipulated by
      the lease agreement, as income on a straight-line basis over the term of
      each lease.  To the extent rental income on the straight-line basis
      exceeds rents billable per the lease agreement, an amount is recorded as
      unbilled rent.

B.    LAND AND BUILDING ON OPERATING LEASES:   Land and buildings on operating
      leases are stated at cost.  Buildings are depreciated on the
      straight-line method over their estimated useful lives (40 years).



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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.    THE PARTNERSHIP AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, CONTINUED:

C.    NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES:   Leasing operations
      classified as direct financing leases are stated as the sum of the
      minimum lease payments plus the unguaranteed residual value accruing to
      the benefit of the lessor, less unearned income.  Unearned income is
      amortized to income over the lease term so as to produce a constant
      periodic rate of return on the net investment in the lease.

D.    NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST:   Net income per limited
      partnership interest is calculated using the weighted average number of
      limited partnership units outstanding during the period and the limited
      partners' allocable share of the net income.

E.    INCOME TAXES:   No provision for income taxes is included in the
      accompanying financial statements, as the Partnership's results of
      operations are passed through to the partners for inclusion in their
      respective income tax returns.

F.    ESTIMATES:   The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
      generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
      estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
      liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
      date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
      expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from
      those estimates.


2.    DISTRIBUTIONS:

      Cash flows of the Partnership are allocated ninety-nine percent (99%) to
      the limited partners and one percent (1%) to the Sponsor, except that the
      Sponsor's share is subordinated to a ten percent (10%) preferred return
      to the limited partners.  Net sale or refinancing proceeds of the
      Partnership will be allocated ninety percent (90%) to the limited
      partners and ten percent (10%) to the Sponsor, except that the Sponsor's
      share will be subordinated to a eleven percent (11%) preferred return
      plus return of the original contributions to the limited partners.

      The Partnership distributed $272,155 during the three month period ended
      June 30, 1996, representing quarterly distributions of cash flow from
      operations for the quarter ended March 31, 1996 and elective monthly
      distributions for the current quarter.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


3.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND AGREEMENTS:

      Organization and offering expenses, excluding selling commissions, are
      paid initially by the General Partners and/or their Affiliates and will
      be reimbursed by the Partnership in an amount equal to up to three
      percent (3%) of the gross proceeds of the offering (less any amounts paid
      directly by the Partnership).  In addition, the Sponsors and/or their
      affiliates will be paid a non-accountable expense allowance by the
      Partnership in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the gross proceeds
      of the offering.  The Sponsor was reimbursed $279,821 during the three
      month period ended June 30, 1996.  These costs were treated as capital
      issuance costs and have been netted against the limited partners' capital
      accounts.

      The Partnership will also pay to Participating Dealers, including
      affiliates of the general partners, selling commissions in an amount
      equal to eight percent (8%) of the purchase price of all units placed by
      them directly.  Total commissions incurred during the three month period
      ended June 30, 1996 were $437,479.  These costs were treated as capital
      issuance costs and have been netted against the limited partners' capital
      accounts.  The Sponsor has also guaranteed payment of organization and
      offering expenses which exceed 13%, including selling commissions, of the
      gross proceeds of the offering.

      An acquisition fee is charged, not to exceed the lesser of: (i) four
      percent (4%) of gross proceeds plus an additional .00624% for each 1% of
      indebtedness incurred in acquiring properties and/or equipment but in no
      event will acquisition fees exceed five percent (5%) of the aggregate
      purchase prices of properties and equipment; or (ii) compensation
      customarily charged in arm's length transactions by others rendering
      similar services.  The Partnership paid $59,431 in acquisition fees
      during the three month period ended June 30, 1996.  Of this amount,
      $13,711 was capitalized into net investment in direct financing leases
      and $45,720 was capitalized into land and building on operating leases.

      The Partnership has entered into an asset management agreement with the
      Sponsor and its affiliates, whereby the Sponsor provides various property
      and equipment management services for the Partnership.

      A subordinated asset management fee may be charged, in an amount equal to
      one percent (1%) of the gross rental revenues derived from the properties
      and equipment.  Payment of the asset management fee is subordinated to
      receipt by the limited partners of annual distributions equal to a
      cumulative noncompounded return of ten percent (10%) per annum on their
      adjusted invested capital.  There were no subordinated asset management
      fees paid to the Sponsor during the three month period ended June 30,
      1996.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


3.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND AGREEMENTS, CONTINUED:

      An equipment liquidation fee limited to the lesser of three percent (3%)
      of the sales price or customary fees for similar services will be paid in
      conjunction with asset liquidation services.  There were no equipment
      liquidation fees paid during the three month period ended June 30, 1996.

      The Partnership Agreement provides for the Sponsor to receive a real
      estate liquidation fee limited to the lesser of three percent (3%) of the
      gross sales price or fifty percent (50%) of the customary real estate
      commissions in the event of a real estate liquidation.  This fee is
      payable only after the limited partners have received distributions equal
      to a cumulative, noncompounded return of eleven percent (11%) per annum
      on their adjusted invested capital plus distributions of sale or
      refinancing proceeds equal to 100% of their original contributions.

      The Partnership has agreed to indemnify the Sponsor and their affiliates
      against certain costs paid in settlement of claims which might be
      sustained by them in connection with the Partnership.  Such
      indemnification is limited to the assets of the Partnership and not the
      limited partners.


4.    LAND AND BUILDING ON OPERATING LEASES:

      The net investment in operating leases as of March 31, 1996 is comprised
      of the following:


                                                        
Land                                                       $1,853,279
Building and improvements                                   5,558,550
                                                           ----------
                                                            7,411,829
Less accumulated depreciation                                (119,323)
                                                           ---------- 

Total                                                      $7,292,506
                                                           ==========


      The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments to be
received on the operating leases as of June 30, 1996:


                                                   
1996                                                  $   393,066
1997                                                      796,631
1998                                                      812,747
1999                                                      829,303
2000                                                      847,460
Thereafter                                             13,859,780
                                                      -----------
Total                                                 $17,538,987
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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


5.    NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES:

      The net investment in direct financing leases as of June 30, 1996 is
      comprised of the following:


                                                           
Minimum lease payments to be received                         $3,355,931
Estimated residual value                                         239,075
                                                              ----------

Gross investment in direct financing leases                    3,595,006
Less unearned income                                            (886,761)
                                                              ---------- 

Net investment in direct financing leases                     $2,708,245
                                                              ==========


      The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments to be
received on the direct financing leases as of June 30, 1996:


                                            
1996                                           $  393,350
1997                                              720,254
1998                                              720,254
1999                                              720,254
2000                                              523,013
Thereafter                                        278,806
                                               ----------

Total                                          $3,355,931
                                               ==========



6.    SUBSEQUENT EVENT:

      In July 1996, the Partnership made a distribution to its limited partners
      totaling 328,323, which represented the aggregate quarterly distribution
      of cash flow from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 in the
      amount of $369,571 less $41,248 of elective monthly distributions
      previously distributed during that quarter.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
          Results of Operations

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL COMMITMENTS:

         Captec Franchise Capital Partners L.P. III (the "Partnership")
commenced the Offering of up to 20,000 limited partnership units ("Units")
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended by means of a
Registration Statement which was declared effective by the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 12, 1994.  The Offering will terminate August 12,
1996.

         As of June 30, 1996, the Partnership had accepted subscriptions for
16,504.791 Units and funds totaling $16,504,791 from 1,193 investors.  The
Partnership had cash totaling $4,847,244 as of June 30, 1996, approximately
$4,344,000 of which is available for investment.

         The Partnership intends to utilize the proceeds of the offering to
acquire existing, income-producing commercial Properties and Equipment which
will be leased on a "triple net" basis primarily to operators of nationally
franchised fast-food, family style and dinner house restaurants as well as
other franchised service-type businesses.  The property leases are expected to
provide for a base minimum annual rent, with provisions for fixed increases on
specific dates or indexation of rent to indices such as the Consumer Price
Index and/or percentage rents.  Equipment will be leased only pursuant to Full
Payout Leases.  The Partnership may incur secured indebtedness in connection
with the acquisition of its Properties and/or Equipment.

         Net Offering Proceeds from future sales of Units, together with
leverage of up to 30% of the sum of gross proceeds and the aggregate amount of
Partnership indebtedness secured by Partnership assets (approximately 35% of
the aggregate purchase prices of Partnership assets) when incurred, will
provide additional funds to be used by the Partnership to purchase Properties
and Equipment.

         Once substantially all of the Partnership's funds have been applied as
intended, the Partnership expects to require limited amounts of liquid assets
since the form of lease which it intends to use for its Properties and
Equipment will require lessee to pay all taxes and assessments, maintenance and
repairs and insurance premiums, including casualty insurance.  The general
partners expect that the cash flow to be generated by the Partnership's
properties and equipment will be adequate to pay operating expenses and provide
distributions to Limited Partners.


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     During the three month period ending June 30, 1996, the Partnership
acquired one real  property for a total cost of $1,143,000 and one equipment
package for a total cost of $342,783.  See Real Estate Acquisitions and
Equipment Acquisitions below.  The number of Properties and/or the amount of
Equipment to be acquired will depend upon the number of Units sold in the
Offering.

Real Estate Acquisitions:


     Boston Market - New Jersey:   On June 6, 1996, the Partnership acquired the
land and 3,333 square foot building comprising a Boston Market restaurant
located at 1729 North Olden Ave., Ewing Twp., New Jersey (the "New Jersey
Property").  The New Jersey Property was constructed for its present use in May
of 1996 and was fully operational at the time of the purchase.  The New Jersey
Property was purchased from BC Real Estate Investments, Inc., and leased back to
New Jersey Rose, L.L.C., a New Jersey limited liability company (the "Tenant").
The Tenant operates casual dining restaurants under the primary trade name of
Boston Market.  The headquarters offices of the Tenant are located at 3 Terry
Drive, Suite 103, Newton, Pennsylvania.  The Partnership purchased a fee simple
interest in the New Jersey Property for a purchase price of $1,143,000 which was
negotiated by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner who considered
factors such as the potential value of the site, the financial condition and
business and operating history of the Tenant and demographic data for the area
in which the New Jersey Property is located.  The purchase price for the New
Jersey Property is supported by an independent MAI appraisal. The Partnership
purchased the New Jersey Property with cash from offering proceeds.  It is
anticipated that the New Jersey Property will be leveraged as provided for in
the Prospectus, however, the Partnership presently does not have a financing
commitment.


     The Tenant and the Partnership have entered into a lease (the "Lease"),
which is an absolute net lease, whereby the Tenant is responsible for all
expenses related to the New Jersey Property including real estate taxes,
insurance, maintenance and repair costs.  The Lease term expires on July 1, 2011
with five renewal options of five years each.  The initial annual rent is equal
to ten and one-half percent (10.5%) of the purchase price and will be payable in
monthly installments on the first day of each month.  Thus, based on the
purchase price of $1,143,000 the rent in the first year of the Lease is $120,015
per year, or $10,001.25 per month.  The Annual Rent shall be increased beginning
on the sixth lease year to $132,017; beginning on the eleventh lease year to
$142,275 and at the end of every five years thereafter by ten percent of the
Annual Rent payable during the lease year immediately preceding. Beginning in
the sixth year, and in addition to the Annual Rent provided above, the Tenant
shall pay Percentage Rent on an annual basis equal to the difference between
five percent of "gross sales" (as defined in the lease) for such lease year
minus the Annual Rent payable for such lease year.


     The Tenant has an option to purchase and first right of refusal to purchase
the New Jersey Property.  The Tenant shall have the right to purchase the New
Jersey Property on the same terms and conditions as set forth in the offer or
the Tenant may elect an alternate purchase price as follows:  (a) during the
first and second lease year the purchase price shall be an amount equal to the
total rent payable for the lease year subsequent to the lease year in which the
option is exercised divided by 9.462%;  (b)  during the third lease year in an
amount equal to the Annual Rent for lease year 3 divided by 9.978%;  (c)  during
the fourth lease year in an amount equal to 


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the Annual Rent for lease year four divided by 9.785% and in lease year five in
an amount equal to the Annual Rent for lease year five divided by 9.580%.


     Tenant shall have the option to purchase the New Jersey Property any time
after the fifth year for the following option price:  (a) if the Tenant
exercises its option to purchase during the sixth through eighth lease year, the
option price shall be equal to the total rent payable for the lease year
subsequent to the lease year in which the option is exercised, divided by ten
percent.;  (b)  if the Tenant exercises its option to purchase after the eighth
lease year, the option purchase price shall be the greater of the fair market
value of the New Jersey Property or an amount equal to the total rent payable
for the lease year subsequent to the lease year in which the option is
exercised, divided by ten percent.


     An Affiliate of the Managing General Partner analyzed demographic,
geographic and market diversification data for the area in which the New Jersey
Property is located and reviewed the appraisal of the New Jersey Property and
the analysis regarding comparable properties contained therein.  Based upon the
foregoing, the General Partners are unaware of any unfavorable competitive
conditions regarding the New Jersey Property.  The General Partners believe that
the amount of insurance carried by the Tenant is adequate.


     The current annual rent per square foot for the New Jersey Property is
$36.00. The depreciable basis of the New Jersey Property for federal tax
purposes is $763,000 and it will be depreciated using the straight line method
over 39 years, a rate of $19,564 per year.  The 1996 tax rate of the township in
which the New Jersey Property is located is $2.63 per $100 of assessed value.
The realty taxes for the first six months of 1996 on the New Jersey Property
were $8,099 but the current assessed value is for the land only.  It is
anticipated that there will be a new assessment to reflect the improvements to
the land (i.e., the restaurant facility).

     The Lease contains a substitution option that in the event that the Tenant
determines that the New Jersey Property is inadequate or unprofitable or is
rendered unsuitable by condemnation or casualty, the Tenant may substitute
another property having a Boston Market restaurant located thereon, of equal or
greater current value.  The substitute property shall be subject to the approval
of the Partnership.


     The Lease contains material default provisions that include, but are not
limited to: (i) the vacating or abandonment of the New Jersey Property by the
Tenant; (ii) the failure by the Tenant to make any payment due under the Lease;
(iii) the failure by the Tenant to observe or perform any of the covenants,
conditions, or provisions of the Lease; and (iv) the making by the Tenant of any
general arrangement or general assignment for the benefit of creditors.  In the
event of a material default by the Tenant, the Lease contains remedy provisions
which are summarized as follows: (i) the Partnership may terminate the Lease and
take possession of the New Jersey Property, in which case the Partnership would
be entitled to damages incurred by reason of the material default; (ii) the
Partnership may maintain the Tenant's right to possession of the New Jersey
Property, in which case the Lease would continue to be in effect; or (iii) the
Partnership may pursue any other legal remedy available.


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Equipment Acquisitions:

     Denny's POS Equipment:  On July 15, 1996 the Partnership purchased point of
sale equipment ("POS Equipment) pursuant to an assignment effective as of May 1,
1996, from an affiliate of the General Partner to be used in the operation of
twelve (12) Denny's restaurants located at the following locations:

            425 N.E. Hassalo St., Portland, OR
            12201 N. Center St., Portland, OR
            7815 N.E 6th Ave., Vancouver, WA
            8787 S.W. Scholls Ferry Rd., Portland, OR
            12101 SE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR
            105 E. Burnside R., Gresham, OR
            10428 S. E. Stark, Portland, OR
            1020 W. 6th Ave., Dalles, OR
            10412 N. E. 4th Plain, Orchards, WA
            400 E. Plain Mill Blvd., Vancouver, WA
            15815 S. E. 82nd Dr., Clackamas, OR
            3680 Market St., Salem, OR

The Partnership purchased the POS Equipment for $342,783 and leased it to The
Green Team Restaurants, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dba Denny's
(the "Lessee").  The Lessee owns and operates the twelve Denny's under a
franchise agreement.  The purchase was made in cash from proceeds of the
Partnership; however, it is anticipated that the POS Equipment will
subsequently be leveraged as provided for in the Prospectus.

     The Lessee and Partnership entered into the Partnership's standard form of
lease (the "Lease") commencing on May 1, 1996, whereby the Lessee is responsible
for all expenses related to the POS Equipment including taxes, insurance,
maintenance and repair costs.  The Lease term is 60 months and the minimum
annual rent is $90,495.24 payable in monthly installments of $7,541.27 on the
first day of each month.  The annual rent remains fixed for the entire Lease
term.  Prior to entering into the lease an affiliate of the Managing General
Partner considered factors such as the financial condition and business and
operating history of the Lessee and demographic data for the area in which the
POS Equipment is located.

     At the end of the Lease term, upon at least 90 days prior irrevocable
notice to the Partnership, the Lessee may purchase all of the POS Equipment for
the Fair Market Value, not to exceed the sum of Thirty Four Thousand Two Hundred
Seventy Eight and 35/100 Dollars (34,278.35) The General Partners believe that
the amount of insurance carried by the Lessee is adequate.  The Lease is
unconditionally guaranteed by the following individuals:  Doug Koch, Robbie
Qualls and Justin M. Hathaway, jointly and severally.

                                      

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

         For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1996, the
Partnership earned revenues totaling approximately $340,000 and $551,000,
respectively, compared to approximately $55,000 and $85,000 for the
corresponding period of the preceding year.  The increase in year-to-date
revenues over the prior year's period (548%) was due to the effect of the
Partnership's progress between the comparable periods in selling Units and
investing the proceeds therefrom in income producing, net leased, real estate
properties and equipment.

         For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1996, the
Partnership incurred expenses totaling approximately $81,000 and $117,000,
respectively, compared to $11,000 and $17,000 for the corresponding periods of
the preceding year.  The increase in year-to-date expenses over the prior
year's period (588%) was due to the same effects which produced the increase in
revenues.  This growth caused corresponding increases in depreciation expense
(due to the growth in depreciable assets) and general and administrative
expenses.

         For the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1996, the
Partnership earned net income of  approximately $259,000 and $434,000,
respectively, compared to approximately $44,000 and $68,000 for the
corresponding periods of the previous year.  The increase in year-to-date net
income over the prior year's period (538%) was primarily due to the increase in
revenues discussed above.

         Based upon the results of operations for the three month period ended
June 30, 1996, the Partnership distributed to its limited partners a total of
$369,571, representing cash flow from operations for that period.  These
amounts were distributed as follows: $41,248 paid in May 1996 and June 1996 to
investors that have elected to receive monthly distributions and $328,323 paid
in July 1996 to all investors.  On a comparative basis, the Partnership
distributed to its limited partners a total of $73,200 for the corresponding
three month period of the preceding year.  The increase in distributions over
the prior year's period (405%) was due to the increase in net income discussed
above and the reduction in net investment in financing leases (i.e. capital
returned on equipment lease investments) resulting from the growth in the
equipment lease portfolio.


LEASE DEFAULT:

         The Partnership has invested in a direct financing lease, which lease
has a net investment value of $241,765 as of June 30, 1996.  The lessee under
this lease, Kenny Rogers Roasters of Arizona, Inc., has defaulted on the lease
agreement due to non-payment of rents.  As of June 30, 1996, the Partnership is
owed $21,291 of rents past due from February 1, 1996 and forward.  Presently,
this default has caused the suspension of cash flows from rents to the
Partnership in an amount equal to $4,258 per month, which amount represents
4.5% of the Partnership's aggregate current monthly rental income (excluding
additional rent which may be received from any future acquisitions).  The
General Partners are unable to determine at this time whether any of these past
due rents will be recovered.


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         The General Partners have been conducting ongoing discussions with the
lessee and with the franchisor and other franchisees in the Kenny Rogers
Roasters franchise system, as well as with other parties interested in the
equipment for operation of other restaurant and non-restaurant uses.  These
discussions have been focused on determining whether the lessee can cure the
default, and identifying alternate lessees that are interested in taking over
the operations of this restaurant or purchasing the equipment for use in other
concepts.

         To date, no agreements have been reached as a result of the
discussions described above.  However, based upon these discussions the General
Partners believe that, if necessary, the equipment can be re-leased to a new
lessee within a 3 to 6 month period, although such new lease may not provide
for the same amount of monthly rent as required under the existing lease.
Furthermore, the General Partners will pursue the default remedy provisions
under the lease, to the extent that pursuing such remedies is determined to be
in the best interest of the Partnership, taking into account such factors as
the cost of any legal actions and the probability of recovery.  The General
Partners will continue to seek a resolution to this lease default and will
report any commitments or definitive agreements regarding this default.


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                   CAPTEC FRANCHISE CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. III
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.       Legal Proceedings

              None

Item 2.       Changes in Securities

              None

Item 3.       Defaults Upon Senior Securities

              None

Item 4.       Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

              None

Item 5.       Other Information

              None

Item 6.       Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

      (a)     The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report.

               Number            Exhibit
               ------            -------
                 27              Financial Data Schedule

              Reports on Form 8-K.  (Incorporated by reference from
              Registrant's SEC File No. 33-77510C, filed January 2, 1996 (Form
              8-K/A No.  1); January 3, 1996, and March 25, 1996.  Subsequent
              reports on Form 8-K were filed April 2, 1996 and April 3, 1996).


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                                   SIGNATURES



         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                BY: Captec Franchise Capital Corporation III
                                    Managing General Partner of
                                    Captec Franchise Capital Partners L.P. III



                                BY: /s/ W. Ross Martin 
                                    --------------------------------------
                                    W. Ross Martin
                                    Chief Financial Officer and Vice President,
                                    a duly authorized officer

                                DATE:  August 13, 1996



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EXHIBIT NO.                              DESCRIPTION
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    27                              FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE