<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS & CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS,
THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR RANDALL'S FOOD MARKETS,
INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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