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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements as of and for the three months ended April 4, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                                 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
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