<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-START>                             DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-30-1996
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<SECURITIES>                                         0
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<PP&E>                                         295,636
<DEPRECIATION>                                (86,204)
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               1,713
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<INCOME-TAX>                                     1,099
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<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      .02<F1>
<EPS-DILUTED>                                      .02
<FN>
<F1>For Purposes of This Exhibit, Primary means Basic.
</FN>