<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 28, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE, INC'S. ANNUAL REPORT ON 
FORM 10-K.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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