<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
financial statements of Morrison Health Care, Inc. for the year ended
May 31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such 
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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