<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Morrison Health Care, Inc. for the nine months ended
March 1, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<RESTATED> 
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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