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COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Exhibit 11
Fabri-Centers of America, Inc.  
(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)


                                                                                             Thirteen Weeks Ended
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                                                                                          October 29,       October 30,   
                                                                                             1994              1993       
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PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change                          $       4,075     $       3,536    
Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                             -                 -    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Net earnings (loss)                                                                    $       4,075     $       3,536    
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period                      9,167,349         9,034,943    
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options (primary)                          159,688           186,138    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

                                                                                           9,327,037         9,221,081    
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Primary earnings (loss) per common share:
    Loss before cumulative effect of accounting change                                 $        0.44     $        0.38    
    Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                         -                 -    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Net earnings (loss)                                                                    $        0.44     $        0.38    
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change                          $       4,075     $       3,536    
Interest expense applicable to 6 1/4% convertible subordinated debentures,
    net of tax                                                                                   548               556    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

                                                                                               4,623             4,092    
Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                             -                 -    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Net earnings (loss)                                                                    $       4,623     $       4,092    
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period                      9,167,349         9,034,943    
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options (fully diluted)                    220,529           210,818    
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of 6 1/4% convertible
     subordinated debentures                                                               1,168,882         1,168,882    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

                                                                                          10,556,760        10,414,643    
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Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
    Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change                      $        0.44     $        0.39    
    Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                         -                 -    
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Net earnings (loss)                                                                    $        0.44     $        0.39    
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                                                                                         Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
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                                                                                       October 29,       October 30,
                                                                                          1994              1993
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PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE:                                                           
                                                                                      
Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change                         $      (2,380)    $      (3,581)
Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                            -               399
                                                                                      -------------     --------------
                                                                                      
Net earnings (loss)                                                                   $      (2,380)    $      (3,182)
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period                     9,138,856         9,077,830
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options (primary)                         181,342           190,226
                                                                                      -------------     --------------
                                                                                      
                                                                                          9,320,198         9,268,056
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Primary earnings (loss) per common share:                                             
    Loss before cumulative effect of accounting change                                $       (0.26)    $       (0.38)
    Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                        -              0.04
                                                                                      -------------     --------------
                                                                                      
Net earnings (loss)                                                                   $       (0.26)    $       (0.34)
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FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:                                                     
                                                                                      
Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change                         $      (2,380)    $      (3,581)
Interest expense applicable to 6 1/4% convertible subordinated debentures,            
    net of tax                                                                                1,643             1,670
                                                                                      -------------     --------------
                                                                                      
                                                                                               (737)           (1,911)
Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                            -               399
                                                                                      -------------     --------------
                                                                                      
Net earnings (loss)                                                                   $        (737)    $      (1,512)
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period                     9,138,856         9,077,830
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options (fully diluted)                   220,529           205,640
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of 6 1/4% convertible                      
     subordinated debentures                                                              1,168,882         1,168,882
                                                                                      -------------     --------------
                                                                                      
                                                                                         10,528,267        10,452,352
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Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share:                                       
    Earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change                     $       (0.07)    $       (0.18)
    Cumulative effect of accounting change                                                        -              0.04
                                                                                      -------------     --------------

Net earnings (loss)                                                                   $       (0.07)    $       (0.14)
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Note:   This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(11) although it is contrary to
paragraph 40 of APB Opinion No. 15 because it produces an anti-dilutive result.






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