<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
DECEMBER 27, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED> 
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-27-1997
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-27-1997
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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