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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 23, 2000 (Unaudited) and the
Consolidated Statements of Income for the thirty nine weeks ended
September 23, 2000 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.

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