<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Morrison Health Care, Inc. for the three months ended
August 31, 1997 and August 31, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED> 
<MULTIPLIER> 1000
       
                                                  
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<PERIOD-END>                               AUG-31-1997             AUG-31-1996
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