DAIRY MART CONVENIENCE STORES INC
10-K/A, 1996-08-26
CONVENIENCE STORES
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                                  FORM 10-K/A
                                Amendment No. 2

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
                         ___________________________ 
(Mark One)

[X]  Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
     Act of 1934
     For the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996


[ ]  Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934
     For the Transition Period From ______ to ______

                        Commission File Number 0-12497
                              __________________

                      Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Delaware                             04-2497894
   (State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)            Identification No.)

                      One Vision Drive, Enfield, CT 06082
                   (Address of principal executive offices)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code (860) 741-4444
                            _______________________

          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                            Name of each exchange
               Title of each class           on which registered
                      None                           None

          Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                     Class A Common Stock (Par Value $.01)
                     Class B Common Stock (Par Value $.01)
                               (Titles of class)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X    No 
                                        ---      ---   

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]

As of April 1, 1996, 2,804,671 shares of Class A Common Stock and 2,783,060 
shares of Class B Common Stock were outstanding, and the aggregate market value 
of both classes of Common Stock outstanding of DAIRY MART CONVENIENCE STORES, 
INC., held by nonaffiliates was approximately $22,027,309.00.

This Form 10-K/A Amendment No.2 amends the Form 10-K of Dairy Mart Convenience
Stores, Inc. (the "Company") filed for the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996 to
amend and restate in their entirety the information required by items 6, 7, 8 of
Part II and item 14 of Part IV in accordance with comments from the Securities
and Exchange Commission received by the Company on May 21, and July 9, 1996.
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                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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                                     NONE


                                    PART II
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ITEM 5.  MARKET INFORMATION FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND
         RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


        The Company has not paid any cash dividends during the last two fiscal
years, and pursuant to loan covenants contained in the Company's new senior
revolving credit facility, is currently restricted from paying any dividends and
from repurchasing its capital stock. The Company's Class A Common Stock and
Class B Common Stock are traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbols
DMCVA and DMCVB. The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices
per share of both classes of the Company's Common Stock, as quoted on The NASDAQ
Stock Market, for the last two fiscal years.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                              Class A          Class B
                                               Common           Common
                                               Stock            Stock
                                          --------------------------------
                                           High      Low     High    Low
<S>                                       <C>      <C>      <C>     <C>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Fiscal Year Ended February 3,1996:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   First Quarter                            4 5/8    3 5/8   4 7/8   3 3/4
   Second Quarter                           5        4 3/4   5 1/2   4 3/4
   Third Quarter                            6 3/8    5 5/8   7 1/4   6 2/15
   Fourth Quarter                           6 1/4    5 1/2   6 3/4   5 1/2
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 1995:
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   First Quarter                            7 1/4    5 3/4   8       6 3/4
   Second Quarter                           6 1/2    3 3/4   6 3/4   4 1/4
   Third Quarter                            4 1/4    2 1/2   4 3/4   2 1/4
   Fourth Quarter                           4        2 5/8   4 1/4   2 7/8
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

   There were approximately 3,000 stockholders as of April 1, 1996.
   Included in this number are shares held in nominee or street names.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
 
Five Years Ended February 3, 1996                                   1996              1995            1994        1993       1992
- ---------------------------------                                -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                               (in thousands, except per share amounts)
<S>                                                              <C>          <C>                   <C>        <C>         <C>
                                             
Operating Results:
 
Revenues....................................................       $571,311              $596,782   $ 591,500   $580,014    $572,761

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Interest Expense...............................................       9,661                10,435       7,644      7,456       8,260

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Item
 
 and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Changes...................      (9,220)              (17,319)      3,102     (4,797)      7,021

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Net Income (Loss)..............................................      (6,000)              (11,150)        866     (6,850)      4,092

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
 
 Before Extraordinary Item and Cumulative Effect of Accounting
  Changes                                                             (1.12)                (1.94)        .33       (.53)        .75

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 
    Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share..............................       (1.12)                (2.01)        .16      (1.26)        .75

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance Sheet Data:
 
Net Property and Equipment.....................................    $ 80,387    $           70,578    $ 93,774   $ 93,076    $ 86,437

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 
Total Assets...................................................     164,938               172,228     169,442    175,178     165,555

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Long-Term Obligations (a)......................................     100,881                90,268      77,343     81,035      79,119

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Stockholders' Equity...........................................       9,208                22,817      33,870     32,732      39,100

                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                                                                    
Earnings Before Interest Expense, Income Taxes,                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
 Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)(b).....................      12,831                 5,593      23,646     16,323      28,852
                                                                                                                                  
                                                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE> 

==========================================================================

(a)  Long-term obligations include the current portion of long-term obligations.

(b)  EBITDA is significant to the Company's calculations of its financial
     covenants and is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes
     and depreciation and amortization expenses.EBITDA should not be viewed as a
     substitute for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) measurements
     such as net income (loss) or cash flow from operations.

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ITEM 7.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
          AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Summary Results of Operations

    The Company's net loss for fiscal 1996 was $6.0 million as compared to a
net loss of $11.2 million for fiscal 1995 and net income of $0.9 million for
fiscal 1994. Each years' results included special and/or unusual items as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                             Fiscal Years
                                                          -------------------
(in millions)                                             1996   1995   1994
- --------------------------------------------------------  -----  -----  -----
Special and/or unusual pre-tax charges:
<S>                                                       <C>    <C>    <C>
     Costs and expenses associated with
        corporate governance issues                       $ 9.0  $ 2.1  $  --
     Corporate restructuring initiatives
        and other operating costs                           3.2   10.7     --
     Interest charges                                        --    1.2     --
 
Other Unusual charges, net of related income tax effect:
     Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt            --     --    0.9
     Cumulative effect of accounting change                  --    0.4     --
 
</TABLE>

     For a discussion of the above special and/or unusual charges see Note 14 to
   the Consolidated Financial Statements.


Results of Operations
      
        Revenues

        Revenues for fiscal 1996 decreased $25.5 million from fiscal 1995 
despite the favorable effect on convenience store and gasoline revenues due to
the inclusion of 53 weeks in fiscal 1996 as compared to 52 weeks in fiscal 1995.
Revenues for fiscal 1995 increased $5.3 million from fiscal 1994. A summary of
revenues by functional area for the three fiscal years is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Fiscal Years
                                         -----------------------
(in millions)                             1996     1995    1994
- ---------------------------------------  -------  ------  ------
<S>                                      <C>      <C>     <C>
     Convenience stores                   $341.5  $355.4  $355.8
     Gasoline                              226.5   210.5   206.2
     Manufacturing and distribution            -    28.6    27.1
     Other                                   3.3     2.3     2.4
                                          ------  ------  ------
                   Total                  $571.3  $596.8  $591.5
                                          ======  ======  ======
 
</TABLE>

    Convenience store revenues decreased $13.9 million, or 3.9%, in fiscal
1996 as compared to fiscal 1995 due to a reduction of 92 underperforming
stores, offset by a 1.3% increase in comparable store sales.  Although the
reduction in stores had a negative impact on revenues, they did not have a
material adverse effect on the results of operations, since the majority of
stores closed or sold had been operating at a loss.  Convenience store
revenues decreased $0.4 million or 0.1%, in fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal
1994 due to a reduction of 72 underperforming stores, offset by a 2.8%
increase in comparable store sales.

    Gasoline revenues increased in fiscal 1996 as compared to fiscal 1995 due
to an increase in total gasoline gallons sold of 6,391,000, combined

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   with an increase in the average selling price of gasoline of 4.4 cents per
   gallon.  The increase in gasoline gallons sold was achieved despite the
   decrease in gasoline retailing facilities from 406 sites at the end of fiscal
   1995 to 376 sites at the end of fiscal 1996.  On a per location basis,
   average gallonage increased by approximately 11% in the current fiscal year
   as compared to the prior fiscal year.  These gallonage increases were due
   primarily to further development of new stores having a major gasoline
   presence and the remodeling and expansion of gasoline facilities at certain
   existing locations. Gasoline revenues increased in fiscal 1995 as compared to
   fiscal 1994 due to an increase in the average selling price of gasoline of
   2.1 cents per gallon.  Gasoline gallons sold increased marginally in fiscal
   1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 despite the decrease in gasoline facilities
   from 419 sites at the end of fiscal 1994 to 406 sites at the end of fiscal
   1995.  On a per location basis, average gallonage increased by approximately
   3% in fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994.

       Manufacturing and distribution revenues are not reflected in the current
   fiscal year due to the closing and divestiture of the dairy manufacturing and
   distribution operations.



      Gross Profits

       Gross profits for fiscal 1996 increased $0.8 million from fiscal 1995 and
   gross profits for fiscal 1995 decreased $4.2 million from fiscal 1994.  A
   summary of the gross profits by functional area for the three fiscal years is
   shown below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Fiscal Years
                                        -----------------------
(in millions)                             1996    1995    1994
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>     <C>     <C>
      Convenience stores                 $130.0  $130.0  $130.8
      Gasoline                             24.5    24.1    25.3
      Manufacturing and distribution          -     0.6     2.7
      Other                                 3.3     2.3     2.4
                                         ------  ------  ------
                   Total                 $157.8  $157.0  $161.2
                                         ======  ======  ======
 
</TABLE>

       Convenience store gross profit remained constant in fiscal 1996 as
   compared to fiscal 1995.  Improved product gross margins and higher lottery
   commissions were offset by the overall reduction in the number of stores, as
   described above. Convenience store gross profits decreased by $0.8 million in
   fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 due to an increase in costs associated
   with the Company's last in, first out (LIFO) inventory valuation method.  The
   fiscal 1995 LIFO provision reflected a normal inflationary increase, while
   the fiscal 1994 LIFO provision was reduced due to a substantial decrease in
   cigarette prices, which constitute one of the Company's major product
   categories.
 
       Gasoline gross profits increased by $0.4 million in fiscal 1996 as
   compared to fiscal 1995 due to an increase in gasoline gallons sold, as
   described above, partially offset by a decrease of 0.14 cents in gross profit
   per gallon.  Gasoline profits decreased by $1.2 million in fiscal 1995 as
   compared to fiscal 1994 primarily due to a decrease of 0.61 cents in gross
   profit per gallon.

       Manufacturing and distribution gross profits are not reflected in fiscal
   1996 due to the closing and divestiture of the dairy manufacturing and
   distribution operations.  Manufacturing and distribution gross

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   profits declined in fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 due to the
   underutilization of plant capacity and the impact of competitive product
   pricing.

       Operating and Administrative Expenses

       Operating and administrative expenses for fiscal 1996 decreased $6.0
   million from fiscal 1995 and operating and administrative expenses for fiscal
   1995 increased $0.6 million from fiscal 1994, as adjusted to exclude the
   special and/or unusual costs and expenses associated with corporate
   governance issues and corporate restructuring initiatives and other operating
   costs (see Summary Results of Operations). A summary of expenses by
   functional area for the three fiscal years is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                      Fiscal Years
                                               -----------------------
       (in millions)                             1996    1995    1994  
       ---------------------------------------------------------------
       <S>                                       <C>     <C>     <C>     
       Convenience stores                       $100.2  $104.3  $104.3 
       Gasoline                                   13.3    11.9    11.2  
       Administrative and Other(*)                31.6    34.9    35.0
                                                -----------------------
                Total(*)                        $145.1  $151.1  $150.5
                                                -----------------------
</TABLE>

       (*) adjusted to exclude the special and/or unusual costs and expenses
       associated with corporate governance issues and corporate restructuring
       initiatives and other operating costs (see Note 14 to the Consolidated
       Financial Statements).

       Convenience store operating expenses decreased $4.1 million in fiscal
   1996 as compared to fiscal 1995 primarily due to the closure or sale of
   underperforming stores as described above, partially offset by higher labor,
   rent and maintenance costs on a per store basis. The increase in maintenance
   costs was primarily attributable to snow removal expenses caused by severe
   weather conditions in certain geographic areas in which the Company operates.
   Convenience store operating expenses remained constant in fiscal 1995 as
   compared to fiscal 1994. Higher store labor and rent costs were offset by the
   reduction in the overall number of stores.

       Gasoline operating expenses increased $1.4 million in fiscal 1996 as
   compared to fiscal 1995 primarily due to the operation of higher-volume new
   or remodeled expanded facilities, as described above, partially offset by a
   decrease in environmental expenses associated with the remediation of
   gasoline locations after considering probable reimbursements from various
   state environmental trust funds.  Gasoline operating expenses increased $0.7
   million in fiscal 1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 primarily due to increased
   environmental remediation costs.

       Administrative and other expenses as adjusted, decreased $3.3 million in
   fiscal 1996 as compared to fiscal 1995 primarily due to the full year impact
   of operating with a reduced level of administrative support staff.
   Administrative and other expenses as adjusted, decreased slightly in fiscal
   1995 as compared to fiscal 1994 due to a reduction of administrative staff in
   the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995.

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       Interest Expenses, Inflation and Taxes

       Interest expense, as adjusted to exclude special and/or unusual interest
   charges (see Summary Results of Operations), increased in fiscal 1996 as
   compared to fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994, due to an increased level of
   borrowing associated with the issuance of the Series A Notes in March 1994
   and Series B Notes in December 1995 (see Notes 6 and 14 to the Consolidated
   Financial Statements).

       Inflation did not have a material effect on the Company's revenues, gross
   profits, operating and administrative expenses in fiscal 1996, fiscal 1995
   and fiscal 1994, respectively, other than the effect of cigarette price
   reductions discussed above.

       The effective tax rate for the Company was a benefit of 35% and 38% for
   fiscal year 1996 and fiscal year 1995, respectively, and a provision of 42%
   for fiscal year 1994.


   Liquidity and Capital Resources

       The Company generates substantial operating cash flow since most of its
   revenues are received in cash.  The amount of cash generated from operations
   significantly exceeded the current debt service requirements of the Company's
   long-term obligations. The fiscal 1996 capital expenditures of the Company
   were funded by excess operating cash flow and by the cash flow generated from
   the sale of certain assets.  In addition, the Company has a revolving line of
   credit available, although not utilized during fiscal 1996, to address the
   timing of certain working capital and capital expenditure disbursements.
   Management believes that the cash flow from operations and the proceeds from
   the sale of certain assets, supplemented by the availability of a revolving
   line of credit, will provide the Company with adequate liquidity and the
   capital necessary to achieve its expansion initiatives in its retail
   operations (see "Capital Expenditures").


      Cash Provided by Operating Activities

       During fiscal 1996, net cash generated by operations was $3.2 million
   higher than the prior fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the
   improved results of operations in fiscal 1996 as compared to fiscal 1995 (see
   "Results of Operations") and to cash provided from working capital through
   the liquidation of certain inventories associated with asset divestitures and
   the collection of certain accounts receivable, primarily marketing allowances
   and receivables associated with its manufacturing and distribution
   operations. These increases were partially offset by the cash outflows in the
   current fiscal year related to certain costs and expenses associated with
   corporate governance issues and corporate restructuring initiatives and other
   operating costs recorded in fiscal 1995 (see Note 14 to the Consolidated
   Financial Statements).

       During fiscal 1996, the Company paid its trade payables in an average of
   27 days, which compares to 24 days for fiscal 1995 and fiscal 1994.  The cash
   flow of the Company is also favorably impacted by the Company's use of funds
   from the sale of money orders, pending remittance of such funds to the issuer
   of the money orders.  As of February 3, 1996 and

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   January 28, 1995, the amounts due the issuer were $7.6 million and $5.3
   million, respectively.  The Company's remittance obligation to the issuer of
   the money orders is primarily secured by an outstanding letter of credit in
   the amount of $7.5 million.


      Cash Provided by Financing Activities

       Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $9.0 million from
   the prior fiscal year.  In fiscal 1995, the Company generated net cash of
   approximately $10.4 million as a result of the recapitalization of the
   Company's debt structure through the issuance of $75.0 million of 10.25%
   Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Series A Notes").  The proceeds from the
   issuance of the Series A Notes, net of offering costs of $2.3 million, were
   used to retire substantially all of the Company's then existing bank term
   loan and bank revolving loan and redeem in full the Company's 14.25%
   subordinated debentures (see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial
   Statements).

       The recapitalization of the Company's debt structure in fiscal 1995 was
   integral toward accomplishing management's overall objective of redirecting
   the Company's capital for purpose of expanding its retail operations.  As a
   result of the recapitalization, the Company significantly reduced its near-
   term debt service requirements thus improving the Company's financial and
   operating flexibility.

       In December 1995, the Company issued $13.5 million of 10.25% Senior
   Subordinated Notes (the "Series B Notes") with substantially the same terms
   and conditions as the Series A Notes (see Note 6 to the Consolidated
   Financial Statements). The proceeds from the issuance of the Series B Notes
   were used to purchase the interests of a former majority stockholder of the
   company and certain of his affiliates in DM Associates Limited Partnership
   (DM Associates) for $10.0 million (see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial
   Statements).

       Subsequent to fiscal 1996, the Company entered into a new senior
   revolving credit facility.  Under the terms of the new $30.0 million senior
   revolving credit facility, the Company has initially available up to $20.0
   million in aggregate extensions of credit with $15.0 million available for
   the issuance of letters of credit.  The Company may utilize the new revolving
   credit facility as needed for working capital and general corporate purposes
   (see Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).


      Cash Used by Investing Activities

       Net cash used by investing activities decreased by $16.0 million from the
   prior fiscal year, primarily due to increased cash flows generated from the
   sale of certain assets, including the sale of manufacturing and distribution
   equipment and the sale and leaseback of 17 existing store properties.  In
   addition, the Company's investing activities were decreased due to the
   maturation in fiscal 1996 of a U.S. Treasury Bill that was purchased in the
   prior fiscal year.  The above described increases in cash flow were partially
   offset by an increased level of capital expenditures associated with new
   store construction and the upgrading of existing store and gasoline
   facilities.

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      Capital Expenditures

      The Company anticipates spending approximately $25 million for capital
   expenditures in fiscal 1997 by purchasing store and gasoline equipment for
   new stores, remodeling approximately 40 to 50 existing stores, installing
   fast food concepts, such as Taco Bell(R), Subway(R) and Pizza Hut(R) in the
   new and remodeled stores, installing store automation in a number of
   locations, significantly upgrading certain gasoline locations to provide
   credit card readers at the pump, improve outdoor lighting and to meet current
   environmental standards (see "Environmental Responsibility"). These capital
   expenditures will be funded primarily by cash generated from operations and
   from cash generated by the disposition of assets held for sale as of February
   3, 1996, supplemented by the availability of a senior revolving line of
   credit.  The Company intends to lease the real estate for the majority of new
   store locations.
   
   Other Liquidity Item

      During fiscal 1996, the Company acquired a $10,000,000 note receivable
   (Note) from DM Associates collateralized by 1,220,000 shares of the Company's
   Class B Common Stock (Pledged Shares). This Note is due and payable in
   September 1997 and if collected, would favorably impact the liquidity of the
   Company. The Company does not, however, currently anticipate collection of
   this Note and may therefore take direct ownership and control of the Pledged
   Shares in full satisfaction of the Note. If the Pledged Shares are acquired
   from DM Associates, it is the current intention of the Company to retire such
   shares (see Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
   
   Environmental Responsibility

       The Company accrues its estimate of all costs to be incurred for
   assessment and remediation with respect to releases of regulated substances
   from existing and previously operated retail gasoline facilities.  As of
   February 3, 1996, the Company had recorded an accrual of $1,890,000 for such
   costs, the majority of which are anticipated to be spent over the next 3 to 5
   years.

       The Company is entitled to reimbursement of a portion of the above costs
   from various state environmental trust funds based upon compliance with the
   terms and conditions of such trust funds.  As of February 3, 1996, the
   Company had recorded a net state trust fund reimbursement receivable of
   $1,137,000 (representing a gross receivable of $1,696,000 less an allowance
   of $559,000).  Although there are no assurances as to the timing, the Company
   believes that it is probable that reimbursements from the state environmental
   trust funds will be received within one to four years from the payment of the
   reimbursable assessment and remediation expenses.

       In addition, the Company estimates that future capital expenditure
   requirements to comply with federal and state underground gasoline storage
   tank regulations will be approximately $10.0 to $12.0 million in the
   aggregate through December 1998.  These costs could be reduced for low volume
   retail gasoline locations closed in lieu of the capital cost of compliance.

       The Company's estimate of costs to be incurred for environmental
   assessment and remediation and for required underground storage tank
   upgrading and other regulatory compliance is based on factors and assumptions
   that could change due to modifications of regulatory requirements or
   detection of unanticipated environmental conditions.

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   ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

       The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries
   and notes thereto, appear on Pages F-1 through F-20 of this Form 10-K/A
   Amendment No. 2.

   ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
            FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

        None.
                                    PART IV
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   ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.


   (a)  The following are filed as part of this Form 10-K:

        (1)  Financial Statements:

   For a listing of financial statements which are filed as part of this Form
   10-K/A Amendment No. 2, see Page F-1.

        (2) Financial Statement Schedules:

             Report of Independent Public Accountants
          
             Schedule II - Valuation Accounts

        All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or not
   required, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated
   Financial Statements or notes thereto.

        (3)  Exhibits:

   Exhibit Number:

        (3)    Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

        (3.1)  The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended,
               was filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 10-K for the
               fiscal year ended February 1, 1992 and is incorporated herein by
               reference.

        (3.2)  A Certificate of Designation was filed as Exhibit 1 of the
               Company's Form 8-K for the January 19, 1996 event and is
               incorporated herein by reference.
 
        (3.3)  The Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws were filed as Exhibit
               3.2 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July
               29, 1995 and are incorporated herein by reference.

        (4)    Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
               indentures.

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        (4.1)  The instruments defining the rights of the holders of the
               Company's Common Stock include the Company's Restated Certificate
               of Incorporation, Certificate of Designation, Amended and
               Restated Bylaws and Rights Agreement, filed as Exhibits 3.1, 3.2,
               3.3 and 10.23 hereto, and those instruments filed as Exhibit 4.1
               of the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
               No. 33-639) dated November 5, 1985, which are incorporated herein
               by reference.


        (4.2)  Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of December 1, 1995, by
               and among the Company, Certain Subsidiaries of the Company, as
               Guarantors, and First Bank National Association, as Trustee, was
               filed as Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal
               quarter ended October 28, 1995 and is incorporated herein by
               reference.

        (4.3)  The instruments defining the rights of the holder's of the
               Company's Warrants include the Form of Stock Purchase Warrants
               filed as Exhibits 10.13 and 10.14 hereto.
 
 
        (10)   Material Contracts.

        (10.1) Credit Agreement dated as of April 24, 1996, among the Company,
               Bank of Boston Connecticut as agent, and the banks from time to
               time parties thereto was filed as Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's
               Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996 and is
               incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.2)  1985 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended, and form of
                Incentive Stock Option Agreement, were filed as Exhibit 10.4 to
                the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                ended January 30, 1988, and are incorporated herein by
                reference.

        (10.3)  1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan and form of Incentive Stock
                Option Agreement thereunder were filed as Exhibit 4.1 and 4.2,
                respectively, to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-
                8 (File No. 33-8209) filed on August 26, 1986, and are
                incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.4)  1990 Stock Option Plan and forms of qualified and non-qualified
                stock option agreements thereunder were filed as Exhibit 10.4 to
                the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2,
                1991, and are incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.5)  1995 Stock Option and Incentive Award Plan was filed as Exhibit
                10.1 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
                July 29,1995 and is incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.6)  1995 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors was filed as
                Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
                ended January 28, 1995 and is incorporated herein by reference.

                                     -13-
<PAGE>
 
        (10.7)  Employment agreement between the Company and Robert B. Stein,
                Jr. dated June 8, 1995 was filed as Exhibit 10.2 of the
                Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 29, 1995
                and is incorporated herein by reference.

 
        (10.8)  Employment agreement between the Company and Gregory G. Landry
                dated June 8, 1995 was filed as Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's
                Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 29, 1995 and is
                incorporated herein by reference.


        (10.9)  Employment agreement between the Company and Gary A. Payne dated
                June 8, 1995 was filed as Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Form 
                10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 29, 1995 and is
                incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.10) Employment agreement between the Company and Gregg O. Guy dated
                June 8, 1995 was filed as Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Form 
                10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 29, 1995 and is
                incorporated herein by reference.
               
        (10.11) Settlement agreement dated January 27, 1995 between the Company
                and Frank Colaccino was filed as Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's
                January 28, 1995 Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by
                reference.
               
        (10.12) Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1995, between
                the Company and the Purchasers Listed in the Schedule of
                Purchasers therein, relating to 10-1/4% Senior Subordinated
                Notes (Series B) due March 15, 2004, was filed as Exhibit 10.1
                of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October
                28, 1995 and is incorporated herein by reference.
               
        (10.13) Form of Stock Purchase Warrant to Subscribe for and Purchase
                Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (Initially
                Exercisable for an Aggregate of 1,215,000 Shares of Class A
                Common Stock) was filed as Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form
                10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 28, 1995 and is
                incorporated herein by reference.
               
        (10.14) Form of Stock Purchase Warrant to Subscribe for and Purchase
                Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company (Initially
                Exercisable for an Aggregate of 500,000 Shares of Class A
                Common Stock) was filed as Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form
                10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 28, 1995 and is
                incorporated herein by reference.
               
        (10.15) Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 1, 1995, by and
                among the Company and the Holders of (i) 10-1/4% Senior
                Subordinated Notes (Series B) of the Company, due March 15,
                2004, and (ii) Warrants to Purchase 1,715,000 shares of Class A
                Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company was
                filed as Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal
                quarter ended October 28, 1995 and is incorporated herein by
                reference.

                                     -14-
<PAGE>
 
        (10.16)  Agreement dated as of October 30, 1995 among the Company,
                 Charles Nirenberg, FCN Properties Corporation and The Nirenberg
                 Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. was filed as Exhibit 10.1 of
                 the Company's Form 8-K/A Amendment No.1 for the October 30,
                 1995 event and is incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.17)  Modification Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1995, by and
                 among the Company, Charles Nirenberg, FCN Properties
                 Corporation, The Nirenberg Foundation, Inc., formerly known as
                 the Nirenberg Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., Robert B.
                 Stein, Jr., and Gregory G. Landry was filed as Exhibit 10.6 of
                 the Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October
                 28, 1995 and is incorporated herein by reference.

        (10.18)  Amended and Restated Letter Agreement, dated December 1, 1995,
                 to Mitchell J. Kupperman from the Company, Robert B. Stein,
                 Jr., and Gregory G. Landry was filed as Exhibit 10.7 of the
                 Company's Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 28,
                 1995 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
        (10.19)  DM Associates Limited Partnership Agreement, dated March 12,
                 1992. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit E of the
                 Schedule 13D, dated March 12, 1992, filed by DM Associates
                 Limited Partnership, DM Management Associates and Frank
                 Colaccino.

        (10.20)  First Amendment to Partnership Agreement of DM Associates
                 Limited Partnership, dated as of September 8, 1994.
                 Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit F of the Schedule
                 13D, Amendment No. 4, dated January 27, 1995, filed by DM
                 Associates Limited Partnership, New DM Management Associates I,
                 New DM Management Associates II, Charles Nirenberg, Robert B.
                 Stein, Jr., Gregory G. Landry, Mitchell J. Kupperman and Frank
                 Colaccino.

        (10.21)  Partnership Agreement of New DM Management Associates I, dated
                 as of September 8, 1994. Incorporated herein by reference to
                 Exhibit G of the Schedule 13D, Amendment No. 4, dated January
                 27, 1995, filed by DM Associates Limited Partnership, New DM
                 Management Associates I, New DM Management Associates II,
                 Charles Nirenberg, Robert B. Stein, Jr., Gregory G. Landry,
                 Mitchell J. Kupperman and Frank Colaccino.
 
        (10.22)  First Amendment to Partnership Agreement of New DM Management
                 Associates I, dated as of December 1, 1995, between Robert B.
                 Stein, Jr., Gregory G. Landry and Mitchell J. Kupperman was
                 filed as Exhibit 10.10 of the Company's Form 10-Q for the
                 fiscal quarter ended October 28, 1995 and is incorporated
                 herein by reference.

        (10.23)  Rights Agreement dated as of January 19, 1996 between the
                 Company and the First National Bank of Boston, as Rights Agent,
                 including form of Rights Certificate, was filed as Exhibit 1 of
                 the Company's Form 8-K for the January 19, 1996 event and is
                 incorporated herein by reference.
 
                                     -15-
<PAGE>
 
        (11)   Calculation of earnings (loss) per share.

        (18)   Preferability letter of Arthur Andersen LLP regarding change in
               accounting policy relating to the calculation of self insurance
               reserves.

        (21)   Subsidiaries of the Company was filed as Exhibit 21 of the
               Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996
               and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
        (23)   Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP to the incorporation of their
               reports included in this Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2, into the
               Company's previously filed Registration Statements on Forms S-8.

        (27)   Financial Data Schedule.

 
        (99)   Additional Exhibits.

        (99.1) 9% secured promissory note dated March 12, 1992 issued by DM
               Associates Limited Partnership in favor of the Connecticut
               Development Authority (subsequently assigned to FCN Properties
               Corporation and then to the Company.)

        (99.2) The Section entitled "Information regarding DM Associates and the
               Nirenberg Transaction" on pages 19 through 21 of the Company's
               Proxy Statement dated December 26, 1995 was filed as Exhibit 99
               of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3,
               1996 and is incorporated herein by reference.

   (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

             On October 31, 1995, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 
        8-K, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission in which
        the Company reported that the Company, Charles Nirenberg, the former
        Chairman of the Board of Directors and a Director of the Company, and
        certain other parties executed agreements settling certain disputes and
        litigation between the parties .

             On January 31, 1996, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 
        8-K in which the Company reported that the Company had adopted a Rights
        Plan.

             No Financial Statements were filed with any of the Current Reports.


   (c)  See (3) above.


   (d)  See (2) above.

                                     -16-
<PAGE>
 
                                   SIGNATURES

   Pursuant to the requirement of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
   Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
   behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   Dated: August 23, 1996

                           DAIRY MART CONVENIENCE STORES, INC.


                           By /s/ Robert B. Stein, Jr.
                              ---------------------------------------
                              Robert B. Stein, Jr.
                              President, Chief Executive Officer
                              and Chairman of the Board of Directors


                           By /s/ Gregory G. Landry
                              ---------------------------------------
                              Gregory G. Landry
                              Executive Vice President and
                              Chief Financial Officer


                                     -17-
<PAGE>
 
                   REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                   ----------------------------------------


   To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of
        Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc.:


       We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
   the consolidated financial statements of Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc.
   and subsidiaries (the Company) included in this Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2,
   and have issued our report thereon dated April 11, 1996 (except with respect
   to the matter discussed in Note 6, as to which the date is April 24, 1996,
   and with respect to the matter discussed in Note 15, as to which the date is
   June 28, 1996). Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on
   the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in the
   accompanying index is the responsibility of the Company's management and is
   presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange
   Commission's rules and is not part of the basic financial statements. This
   schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits
   of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all
   material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in
   relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.



                                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

   Hartford, Connecticut
   April 11, 1996


                                     -18-
<PAGE>
 
   Schedule II

             Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                              Valuation Accounts

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
              Column A                   Column B             Column C            Column D      Column E
- -------------------------------------   ----------    ------------------------   ----------    ---------
                                                              Additions
                                                      ------------------------
                                        Balance at    Charge to                  Deductions    Balance at
                                        Beginning     Costs and     Other and     Accounts       End of
            Description                 of period      Expenses     Recoveries   Written off     Period
- --------------------------------------  ----------    ------------------------   ------------  ----------
   <S>                                  <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>            <C>
   Reserve for Doubtful Accounts:
 
   Fiscal Year Ended January 29,1994    $1,653,124    $  958,336   $     --      $  (787,283)   $1,824,177
   Fiscal Year Ended January 28,1995     1,824,177     1,053,818       14,057     (1,163,810)    1,728,242
   Fiscal Year Ended February 3,1996     1,728,242     1,220,153         --       (1,101,173)    1,847,222
 
</TABLE>

                                     -19-
<PAGE>
 
                      DAIRY MART CONVENIENCE STORES, INC.
                         INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                     Form 10-K
                                                                       Page
                                                                    -----------
   <S>                                                              <C>
   Report of Independent Public Accountants                             F-2
 
   Consolidated Statements of Operations and Stockholders'
     Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended February 3, 1996,
     January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994                              F-3
 
   Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 3, 1996
     and January 28, 1995                                               F-4
 
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal
     Years Ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995
     and January 29, 1994                                               F-5
 
   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the
     Fiscal Years Ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995
     and January 29, 1994                                           F-6 to F-20
</TABLE>

                                      F-1
<PAGE>
 
                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                    ----------------------------------------


To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of
     Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Dairy Mart
Convenience Stores, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of
February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended February 3, 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Dairy Mart Convenience Stores,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended February 3, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

                                                ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Hartford, Connecticut
April 11, 1996 (except with respect
to the matter discussed in Note 6,
as to which the date is April 24, 1996,
and with respect to the matter discussed
in Note 15, as to which the date is
June 28, 1996)

                                      F-2
<PAGE>
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

Consolidated Statements of Operations                                           Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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For the Years Ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994                   1996             1995         1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                            (in thousands, except per share amounts)

<S>                                                                                        <C>              <C>           <C> 
Revenues (including excise taxes of $36,331, $36,332 and $29,209) .....................    $ 571,311        $ 596,782     $ 591,500
                                                                                           -----------------------------------------

Cost of goods sold and expenses:

     Cost of goods sold................................................................      413,548          439,757       430,254
     Operating and administrative expenses.............................................      157,322          163,909       150,500
     Interest expense..................................................................        9,661           10,435         7,644
                                                                                           -----------------------------------------


                                                                                             580,531          614,101       588,398
                                                                                           -----------------------------------------

          Income (loss) before income taxes, extraordinary item and
             cumulative effect of accounting change....................................       (9,220)         (17,319)        3,102

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes..............................................        3,220            6,558        (1,308)

                                                                                           -----------------------------------------

          Income (loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
             of accounting change......................................................       (6,000)         (10,761)        1,794

Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt (net of income tax benefit of $677).......          -                -            (928)

                                                                                           -----------------------------------------

          Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change..................       (6,000)         (10,761)          866

Cumulative effect of accounting change.................................................          -               (389)           -
                                                                                           -----------------------------------------

          Net income (loss)............................................................    $  (6,000)       $ (11,150)     $    866
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Earnings (loss) per share:
    Before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of accounting change...............    $   (1.12)       $   (1.94)     $    .33
    Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt.......................................           -                -           (.17)

    Cumulative effect of accounting change.............................................           -              (.07)           -
                                                                                           -----------------------------------------

Earnings (loss) per share..............................................................    $   (1.12)       $   (2.01)     $    .16
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE> 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
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For the Years Ended February 3, 1996, January 26, 1995 and January 29, 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                               (in thousands)
                                                                                                                             Note
                                                      Common Stock                      Retained      Treasury Stock      Receivable
                                               --------------------------                          -------------------              
                                               Class A   Class B             Paid-In    Earnings                           from DM  
                                               Shares    Shares    Amount    Capital   (Deficit)   Shares       Amount    Associates
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                              <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>       <C>            <C>     <C>         <C> 
Balance January 30, 1993.................        3,174     2,971   $   62    $27,212   $ 10,463       698     $ (5,005)   $       -
Issuance of common stock.................           30        50        1        271        -          -           -              -
Exchange of Class B shares for Class A 
 shares..................................           65       (65)       -         -         -          -           -              -
Net income (loss)........................           -         -         -         -         866        -           -              -
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance January 29, 1994.................        3,269     2,956       63     27,483     11,329       698       (5,005)           -
Issuance of common stock.................           21         6        -         97        -          -           -              -
Exchange of Class B shares for Class A
 shares..................................           -         -         -         -         -          -           -              -
Net income (loss)........................           -         -         -         -     (11,150)       -           -              -
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Balance January 28, 1995.................        3,290     2,962       63     27,580        179       698       (5,005)           -
Issuance of common stock.................           33        -         -        110        -          -           -              -
Exchange of Class B shares for Class A
 Shares..................................            3        (3)       -         -         -          -           -              -
Issuance of warrants.....................           -         -         -      2,281        -          -           -              -
Note receivable from DM Associates.......           -         -         -         -         -          -           -        (10,000)

Net income (loss)........................           -         -         -         -      (6,000)       -           -              -
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Balance February 3, 1996.................        3,326     2,959     $ 63    $29,971    $(5,821)      698      $(5,005)    $(10,000)

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</TABLE> 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-3
       
 
<PAGE>
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets                                      Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 3, 1995 and January 28, 1995                                                        1996             1995
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                             (In thousands, except
                                                                                                per share amount)
<S>                                                                                     <C>               <C>
Assets
   Current Assets
        Cash                                                                            $    12,654       $     4,512
        Short-term Investment                                                                    -              2,053
        Accounts and notes receivable                                                         9,752            12,398    
        Inventory                                                                            20,928            26,044
        Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                             3,454             1,945
        Deferred income taxes                                                                 2,669             3,537
                                                                                        -------------------------------
           Total current assets                                                              49,457            50,489
                                                                                        -------------------------------

        Assets Held for Sale                                                                  8,685            23,378
        Property and Equipment, net                                                          80,387            70,578
        Intangible Assets, net                                                               17,277            17,961
        Other Assets, net                                                                     9,132             9,822
                                                                                        -------------------------------
        Total Assets                                                                    $   164,938       $   172,228
                                                                                        -------------------------------

        Liabilites and Stockholders' Equity
        Current Liabilities                                                            
           Current maturities of long-term obligations                                  $     1,430       $     1,570
           Accounts payable                                                                  30,803            28,942 
           Accrued expenses                                                                  14,437            17,214
           Accrued Interest                                                                   3,355             3,052
                                                                                        -------------------------------
              Total current liabilities                                                      50,025            50,778
                                                                                        -------------------------------

        Long-Term Obligations, less current portion above                                    99,451            88,698
                                                                                        -------------------------------
        Other Liabilites                                                                      6,254             9,935
                                                                                        -------------------------------
                                                                                   
        Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6, 7, and 13)
        Stockholders' Equity:
           Preferred Stock (serial), par value $.01, 1,000,000 shares
            authorized, no shares issued                                                         -                 -
           Class A Common Stock, par value $.01, 20,000,000 shares 
            authorized, 3,326,296 and 3,290,460 issued                                           33                33
           Class B Common Stock, par value $.01, 10,000,000 shares 
            authorized, 2,959,017 and 2,961,953 issued                                           30                30  
           Paid-in capital                                                                   29,971            27,580
           Retained earnings (deficit)                                                       (5,821)              179
           Treasury stock, at cost                                                           (5,005)           (5,005)
           Note receivable from DM Associates                                               (10,000)               - 
                                                                                        -------------------------------
              Total stockholders' equity                                                      9,208            22,817  
                                                                                        ------------------------------- 
           Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                   $   164,938       $   172,228
                                                                                        ===============================

</TABLE> 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                      F-4
<PAGE>
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                            Dairy Mart Convenience Stores Inc. and Subsidiaries
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the Years Ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                   1996           1995         1994
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                             (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                             <C>          <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income (loss) ..........................................................................  $  (6,000)   $   (11,150)   $   866
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
   Cumulative effect of accounting change.....................................................        --             389       --
   Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt...............................................        --            --          928
   Cash flow effect of corporate governance issues and restructuring initiatives and other
   operating costs............................................................................        550          9,953     (4,833)
   Depreciation and amortization..............................................................     12,390         12,477     12,900
   Change in deferred income taxes............................................................     (2,873)        (5,160)       (95)
   (Gain) loss in other disposition of properties, net........................................       (376)           880        494
   Net change in assets and liabilities:
    Accounts and notes receivable.............................................................      2,646           (628)      (152)
    Inventory.................................................................................      5,116            225        588
    Accounts payable..........................................................................      1,861            242        932
    Accrued interest..........................................................................        303          1,961         45
    Other assets and liabilities..............................................................     (3,722)        (2,497)     2,612
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by operating activities.....................................................      9,895          6,692     14,285
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchase of short-term investments..........................................................       --           (3,953)      --   
  Proceeds from sale of short-term investments................................................      2,053          1,900       -- 
  Purchase of property and equipment..........................................................    (20,232)       (17,772)   (13,749)
  Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and assets held for sale..........................     14,741          1,120      1,925
  Increase in long-term notes receivable......................................................     (1,579)        (1,621)      (291)
  Proceeds from collection of long-term notes receivable......................................      1,706          1,394      1,631
  Decrease (increase) in intangibles and other assets.........................................         79           (334)        15
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash used by investing activities.........................................................     (3,232)       (19,266)   (10,469)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Issuance of long-term obligations and related warrants......................................     13,500         74,064      4,915
  Repayment of long-term obligations..........................................................     (2,131)       (63,707)    (8,854)
  Note receivable from DM Associates..........................................................    (10,000)          --         --
  Issuance of common stock....................................................................        110             97        272
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...........................................      1,479         10,454     (3,667)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Increase (decrease) in cash...................................................................      8,142         (2,120)       149
Cash at beginning of year.....................................................................      4,512          6,632      6,483
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash at end of year...........................................................................  $  12,654    $     4,512    $ 6,632
====================================================================================================================================
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid during the year -
  Interest....................................................................................  $   9,359    $     9,509    $ 7,700
  Income taxes (refundable) paid..............................................................     (1,172)           879      1,199
Noncash investing and financing activities -
  Issuance of warrants........................................................................        665           --         --
  Capital lease obligations...................................................................        828           --          330
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE> 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statement.


                                     F-5 
<PAGE>
 
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries


February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994


1.  Significant Accounting Policies:
Corporate organization and consolidation - The accompanying financial statements
include the accounts of Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries
(the Company). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Nature of the business - The Company owns, operates and franchises convenience
retail stores, a number of which also sell gasoline. The convenience stores are
primarily located in eleven states with approximately 60% in the Midwest, and
the remainder in the Northeast and Southeast. The stores offer a wide range of
products including groceries, tobacco products, beverages, general merchandise,
health and beauty aids and deli products. The Company also manufactured and
distributed certain dairy and other products for sale at the majority of these
locations, which operations were discountinued in fiscal 1996 (see Note 14).

Fiscal year - The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January
31. There were 53 weeks included in the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996 and
52 weeks included in the fiscal years ended January 28, 1995 and January 29,
1994.

Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements - The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.

Short-term investment - As of January 28, 1995, the Company's short-term
investment consisted of a U.S. Treasury Bill with a maturity of less than one
year. The Company accounted for this investment as being available for sale in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities". As of
January 28, 1995, the fair market value of the U.S. Treasury Bill approximated
its cost.

Inventory- Store inventory is stated primarily at the lower of last-in, first-
out (LIFO) cost or market. Gasoline inventory is stated at the lower of first-
in, first-out (FIFO) cost or market.

Assets held for sale - Assets held for sale represent operating and non-
operating assets which the Company intends to sell in the near term and are
carried at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. The Company
reduced the carrying value of certain of these assets to their estimated net
realizable value by taking a special charge to earnings in fiscal years 1996 and
1995 (see Note 14). The amounts the Company will realize could differ materially
from the amounts assumed in arriving at the carrying value.

Property, equipment and depreciation - Property is stated at cost and is
depreciated on the straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes over the
following estimated useful lives:

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Buildings                                                            30-40 years
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equipment                                                             5-20 years
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leasehold improvements are amortized primarily over the lesser of 10 years or
the term of the lease.

Income taxes - The Company calculates income taxes in accordance with SFAS No.
109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", which requires recognition of deferred tax
liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that
have been included in the financial statements and tax returns.

Self insurance reserves - The Company is self-insured for certain property and
liability, and accident and health insurance risks and establishes reserves for
estimated outstanding claims based on its historical claims experience and
reviews by third-party loss reserve specialists. The Company has purchased
insurance coverage for losses that may occur above certain levels. As of
February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995, the Company had established reserves for
these risks of $7,305,000 and $8,702,000, respectively, which are recorded on a
present value basis. The Company historically has recorded its self insurance
reserves using a discount rate based upon the Company's incremental borrowing
rate which was 8% as of January 29, 1994. As of January 30, 1994, the Company
changed its method of accounting to discount its self insurance reserves at a
risk free rate of return. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting
method was a charge to income of $389,000, net of the applicable income tax
benefit of $271,000. As of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995 the risk free
rate of return was 5.53% and 7.62%, respectively. While management believes
these reserves are adequate, the ultimate amount of these liabilities could
differ from these estimates.

Fair value of financial instruments - In accordance with SFAS No. 107,
"Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", the Company has
disclosed the fair value, related carrying value and method for determining fair
value for the following financial instruments in the accompanying notes as
referenced: short-term investments (see Note 1), accounts and notes receivable
(see Note 2) and long-term obligations (see Note 6).

Revenue recognition - The Company recognizes revenues as earned, including
franchise revenues and interest income. Franchise revenues represent a
percentage of franchise store sales remitted to the Company on a weekly or
monthly basis, for providing merchandising, advertising, store audits, and other
operating and administrative support services, as well as revenues derived from
initial fees and the gain on sale of store assets to franchisees. Franchise
revenues were $18,805,000, $19,426,000 and $19,612,000 for the fiscal years
ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994, respectively.


Store preopening and closing costs - Expenditures of a non-capital nature
associated with opening a new store are expensed as incurred. At the time the
decision is made to close a store, estimated unrecoverable costs are charged to
expense. Such costs include the net book value of abandoned fixtures, equipment,
leasehold improvements and a provision for the present value of future lease
obligations, less the present value of estimated future sub-rental income. The
Company utilizes a risk free rate of return to discount its future lease
obligations and sub-rental income. As of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995,
the risk free rate of return was 5.53% and 7.62%, respectively. Previously, the
Company used a discount rate based on its incremental borrowing rate which was
8% as of January 29, 1994.

Earnings (loss) per share - Earnings (loss) per share have been calculated based
on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the 
effect of stock options, if dilutive, during each year.  Additionally during 
fiscal 1996, the Company acquired a $10,000,000 note receivable (Note) from DM 
Associates Limited Partnership (DM Associates) collateralized by 1,220,000 
shares of the Company's Class B Common Stock (Pledged Shares).  The Company does
not, however, currently anticipate collection of this Note (see Note 14) and 
therefore has reflected the Pledged Shares as treasury stock for earnings (loss)
per share purposes.  The Company does recognize, however, that DM Associates has
the right to pay this Note at or before maturity and retain direct ownership and
control of the Pledged Shares.  If such payment were to occur, Pledged Shares 
would no longer be reflected as treasury stock for earnings (loss) per share 
purposes.  Additionally, in the interim, to the extent that the market value of
the Pledged Shares exceeds the face value of the Note and related accrued
interest, the dilutive effect of the Pledged Shares measured using the treasury
stock method, will be considered in calculating earnings per share. The number
of shares used in the calculation for earnings (loss) per share was 5,373,784,
5,540,874 and 5,532,201 for the fiscal years ended February 3, 1996, 
January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994, respectively.

Reclassifications - Certain prior year amounts in the Consolidated Financial
Statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used for the
current year.



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2.  Accounts and Notes Receivable:
A summary of accounts and notes receivable as of February 3, 1996 and January
28, 1995 is as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                    1996                1995
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                                                                                                       (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                            <C>                <C> 
Franchise accounts receivable............................................................      $     4,349        $      5,067
Franchise notes receivable...............................................................            3,134               3,010
Marketing allowances and other...........................................................            6,483               8,543
                                                                                               -------------------------------------
                                                                                                    13,966              16,620
Less allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable................................            1,847               1,728
                                                                                               -------------------------------------

Net accounts and notes receivable........................................................           12,119              14,892
Less noncurrent notes receivable (included in other assets)..............................            2,367               2,494
                                                                                               -------------------------------------

Current accounts and notes receivable....................................................      $     9,752        $     12,398
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</TABLE> 

The carrying amount of current accounts and notes receivable approximates fair
value because of the short maturity of those receivables. The fair value of the
Company's noncurrent notes receivable is estimated by discounting the future
cash flows using the rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers
with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. As of
February 3, 1996, the fair value of the noncurrent notes receivable exceeded the
carrying value of $2,367,000 by approximately $87,000. As of January 28, 1995,
the fair value of the noncurrent notes receivable exceeded the carrying value of
$2,494,000 by approximately $140,000.

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3.  Inventory:
A summary of inventory as of February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29,
1994 is as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

                                                                        1996                    1995                    1994
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                                                                                           (in thousands)

<S>                                                                     <C>                    <C>                    <C> 
Inventory valued at FIFO cost........................................   $  25,435              $  30,800              $  30,852
LIFO reserve.........................................................      (4,507)                (4,756)                (4,583)
                                                                       -------------------------------------------------------------
Inventory primarily valued at LIFO cost..............................   $  20,928                $26,044              $  26,269
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</TABLE> 


The LIFO reserve reflects the difference between stating the inventory at
historical LIFO cost and the more current FIFO cost. Had the FIFO method been
used, cost of goods sold would have been increased by $249,000 in 1996,
decreased by $173,000 in 1995 and increased by $825,000 in 1994. Loss per share
would have been increased by $.03 in 1996, reduced by $.02 in 1995 and earnings
per share would have have been decreased by $.09 in 1994, had the FIFO method
been used.

During 1996 and 1995, the Company liquidated certain LIFO inventory that was
carried at lower costs prevailing in prior years. The effect of the liquidation
was to decrease net loss by approximately $488,000 ($.09 per share) and $56,000
($.01 per share) in 1996 and 1995, respectively. During 1994, the Company
liquidated certain LIFO inventory that was carried at higher costs prevailing in
prior years. The effect of the liquidation was to decrease net income by
approximately $45,000 ($.01 per share).



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4.  Property and Equipment:
A summary of property and equipment as of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995
is as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                      1996         1995
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                                                                                         (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                <C>         <C>

Land and improvements............................................................  $  9,529    $   9,180
Building and leasehold improvements...............................................   32,970       31,370
Equipment........................................................................    73,686       59,358
Assets under capital leases......................................................     3,432        2,632
                                                                                   ----------------------
                                                                                    119,617      102,540
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization...................................   (39,230)     (31,962)
                                                                                   ----------------------
Property and equipment, net......................................................  $ 80,387     $ 70,578
<CAPTION> 
=========================================================================================================

Accumulated depreciation and amortization, as presented above, includes accumulated amortization of 
assets under capital leases of $1,937,000 and $1,617,000 as of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 
1995, respectively.

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5.  Intangible Assets:
A summary of intangibles as of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995 is as follows:

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                                                                                      1996         1995
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                <C>         <C>

Goodwill.........................................................................  $  13,874   $   13,865
Franchise and operating rights...................................................     10,144       10,144
                                                                                   ----------------------
                                                                                      24,018       24,009
Less accumulated amortization....................................................     (6,741)      (6,048)
                                                                                   ----------------------
Intangible assets, net...........................................................  $  17,277   $   17,961
=========================================================================================================
</TABLE> 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets purchased
and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 40 years.
Franchise and operating rights represent the value of franchise relationships
purchased in connection with past acquisitions and are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over 30 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of
these intangibles by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill and
franchise and operating rights over the remaining lives can be recovered through
projected future operating results on an undiscounted basis. The Company's
management anticipates a return to profitability in fiscal year 1997 and
therefore no provision for impairment was recorded in any period.

During 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets". The statement establishes
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used
and for long-lived assets to be disposed of. The Company is continuing to assess
the impact of adopting SFAS No. 121 which is required in fiscal 1997, however,
management believes adoption of this statement will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.


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6.  Long-Term Obligations:
The Company had the following long-term obligations as of February 3, 1996:

                                                                                                       February 3, 1996
                                                                  Interest     Maturity    -----------------------------------------
                                                                    Rate     (Fiscal Year)   Current        Long-Term        Total
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                                                                                                          (in thousands)
<S>                                                               <C>           <C>         <C>             <C>            <C> 
Senior subordinated notes (Series A Notes).......................   10.25%        2005      $       -       $ 75,000       $ 75,000
Senior subordinated notes (Series B Notes), net of original
 issue discount of $1,584........................................   10.25%        2005              -         11,916         11,916
Revolving credit facility........................................   Various       2000              -              -              -
Real estate mortgage notes payable............................... 6.25%-12.0%   1998-2012         293          5,174          5,467
Small Business Administration debentures.........................  6.9%-9.6%    1998-2006           -          4,230          4,230
Equipment financing..............................................   Various     1998-2000         720          1,505          2,225
Capital leases, net of interest and executory costs of $643......   Various     1998-2009         417          1,626          2,043
                                                                                               -------------------------------------

                                                                                            $   1,430       $ 99,451       $100,881
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</TABLE>
In March 1994, the Company issued $75,000,000 principal amount of 10.25% senior
subordinated notes (the "Series A Notes") due March 15, 2004. The proceeds
received from the sale of the Series A Notes, net of offering costs of
$2,298,000, were used to repay the entire outstanding indebtedness under the
then existing bank term loan and bank revolving loan and to redeem in full the
Company's 14.25% subordinated debentures due November, 2000. In connection with
this transaction, the Company paid a premium of 2.8%, or $761,000, related to
the redemption of the 14.25% subordinated debentures and recorded a charge of
$844,000 representing the write-off of the remaining deferred financing costs
related to the indebtedness repaid. The Company accounted for the total of the
premium paid and the charge for deferred financing costs as an extraordinary
loss of $928,000, net of related income tax benefit of $677,000, in the fiscal
year ended January 29, 1994.

In December 1995, the Company issued an additional $13,500,000 principal amount
of 10.25% senior subordinated notes (the "Series B Notes") due March 15, 2004.
The proceeds received from the sale of the Series B Notes were used primarily to
purchase the interests of a former majority stockholder of the Company and
certain of his affiliates in DM Associates (see Note 14). The Indenture
pursuant to which the Company issued the Series A Notes was amended and restated
to apply to the Series B Notes.

In conjunction with the issuance of the Series B Notes, the Company issued to
the purchasers of the Series B Notes warrants to purchase 1,215,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock of the Company. In addition, the Company issued to the
holders of the Series A Notes warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of the Class A
Common Stock of the Company. The warrants may be exercised any time during the
next six years. The initial exercise price of the warrants is $6.95 per share,
but the exercise price may be adjusted to 110% of the market price of the
Company's Class A Common Stock one year after the issuance of the warrants, if
such adjustment results in a decrease of the exercise price. The exercise price
will also be adjusted upon the occurrence of various events, including stock
dividends and issuances of Common Stock by the Company for a per share price
less than the exercise price of the warrants or less than the current market
value of the Company's Class A Common Stock.

The Series A and Series B Notes,(collectively, the "Notes") are redeemable, at
the option of the Company, after March 15, 1999 at rates starting at 104.75% of
principal amount reduced annually through March 15, 2002 at which time they
become redeemable at 100% of principal amount. The terms of the Notes may
restrict, among other things, the payment of dividends and other distributions,
investments, the repurchase of capital stock and the making of certain other
restricted payments by the Company and its subsidiaries, the incurrence of
additional indebtedness and new operating lease obligations by the Company or
any of its subsidiaries, and certain mergers, consolidations and dispositions of
assets. Additionally, according to the terms of the Notes, if a change of
control occurs, as defined, each holder of Notes will have the right to require
the Company to repurchase such holder's Notes at 101% of the principal amount
thereof.

In April 1996, the Company entered into a new $30,000,000 senior revolving
credit facility which provides for the availability initially of up to
$20,000,000 of aggregate extensions of credit, of which up to $15,000,000 will
be available for the issuance of letters of credit. The outstanding balance is
due and payable on April 30, 1999; however, the Company may extend such due
date for up to two additional one-year periods, with the consent of the lenders.
Revolving credit loans under the credit agreement bear interest, at the
Company's option, at an applicable margin over the agent bank's base rate or the
LIBOR rate. The applicable margin, if any, is based upon the ratio of
consolidated indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA, as defined below. The credit
agreement also provides for a commitment fee of 1/2% on any unused portion of
the revolving credit facility. Among other restrictions, the credit agreement
contains financial covenants relating to specified levels of: indebtedness to
earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA);
EBITDA to interest expense; earnings before interest expense, taxes,
depreciation, amortization and rent, less taxes paid in cash to interest
expense, rent expense and principal payments required to be made on
indebtedness; and the maintenance of a minimum net worth. In connection with the
credit agreement, the Company granted a security interest in substantially all
of its non-real estate assets and pledged as collateral the shares of capital
stock of certain subsidiary corporations of the Company.

The Company is limited in the amount of cash dividends that it may pay and the
amount of capital stock and subordinated indebtedness that it may repurchase by
applicable covenants contained in the senior revolving credit facility and
Notes. As of February 3, 1996, taking into account such limitations, the Company
would not have been able to pay cash dividends.

As of February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995, the fair value of the real estate
mortgage notes payable and Small Business Administration debentures approximated
the carrying amount. As of February 3, 1996, the fair value of the Series B
Notes, net of original issue discount, approximated the carrying amount. As of
February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995, the fair value of the Series A Notes was
$65,500,000 and $56,250,000, respectively.

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<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

As of February 3, 1996 maturities on long-term obligations for the next five 
years, were as follows:

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                                                                     February 3,
Fiscal Year                                                             1996
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                                                                  (in thousands)
<S>                                                                       <C> 
1997....................................................................  $1,430
1998....................................................................   1,412
1999....................................................................   2,226
2000....................................................................   4,262
2001....................................................................     333
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7.  Operating Leases:
The Company leases operating properties, including store locations and office
space, under various lease agreements expiring through 2020. Certain of these
locations are sublet to the Company's franchisees. The future minimum lease
payments related to these properties are included in the following summary.

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
A summary of future minimum lease payments and sublease receipts as of February
3, 1996 is as follows:
                                                                                 Net
                                                     Operating     Operating  Operating   
Payable/Receivable in Fiscal Year Ending              Leases       Subleases    Leases    
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 (in thousands)

<S>                                                   <C>            <C>       <C> 
1997..............................................    $14,704        $2,980    $11,724
1998..............................................     11,761         2,375      9,386
1999..............................................      9,086         1,642      7,444
2000..............................................      6,876           966      5,910
2001..............................................      4,597           550      4,047
Thereafter........................................     19,627           452     19,175
                                                      ------------------------------------
                                                                                     
Total.............................................    $66,651        $8,965    $57,686
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</TABLE> 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
Rental expense for all operating leases was as follows:

                                                        1996        1995       1994
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               (in thousands)

<S>                                                   <C>           <C>        <C> 
Leases............................................    $15,297       $15,321    $14,803
Less subleases....................................      4,169         4,631      4,396
                                                    -------------------------------------
Net...............................................    $11,128       $10,690    $10,407
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8.  Federal and State Income Taxes:

The benefit from (provision for) income taxes for the fiscal years ended 
February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994 was as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                    1996         1995         1994
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                                                                                                            (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                               <C>          <C>          <C>  
Current benefit (provision)
  Federal......................................................................................   $  495       $2,015       $ (188)
  State and local..............................................................................     (148)        (346)        (447)
                                                                                                 -----------------------------------

    Total current benefit (provision)..........................................................      347        1,669         (635)
                                                                                                 -----------------------------------

Deferred benefit (provision)
  Federal......................................................................................    2,101        3,423          115
  State and local..............................................................................      772        1,737         (111)
                                                                                                 -----------------------------------

    Total deferred benefit (provision).........................................................    2,873        5,160            4
                                                                                                 -----------------------------------

Total benefit (provision)......................................................................   $3,220       $6,829       $ (631)
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</TABLE> 


The Company is subject to minimum state taxes in excess of statutory state
income taxes in many of the states in which it operates. These minimum taxes are
included in the current provision for state and local income taxes. In addition,
the Company records a reduction in the provision (increase in the benefit) for
income taxes for the benefit to be realized from targeted jobs credits in the
year in which they arise. A reconciliation of the difference between the
statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                      Percent of Pretax Income
                                                                                                 -----------------------------------

                                                                                                    1996         1995         1994
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<S>                                                                                               <C>          <C>          <C>  
Statutory federal income tax rate...............................................................      34 %         34 %       (34) %

(Increase) decrease from:
  State income tax benefit (provision), net of federal tax effect...............................       5            5         (24)
  Nondeductible expenses and amortization of acquired assets....................................      (5)          (1)         (8)
  Targeted jobs credit..........................................................................       1            2          27
  Regulatory audit settlement...................................................................       -           (2)          -
  Other.........................................................................................       -            -          (3)
                                                                                                 -----------------------------------

Effective income tax rate.......................................................................      35 %         38 %       (42) %

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In November 1994, the Company reached an agreement with the Internal Revenue
Service to settle certain disputed items, primarily related to the deductibility
of certain intangible assets associated with prior acquisitions. The impact of
the settlement required the Company to pay approximately $1,587,000, of which
$681,000 represents pretax interest charges (see Note 14), and to reduce the
deductibility of the remaining basis of certain intangible assets by $3,300,000.
Due to the immateriality of the amounts involved, the Company reflected the
impact of this settlement through the fiscal 1995 tax benefit and adjusted
deferred tax assets and liabilities accordingly rather than adjusting the
amounts allocated to goodwill arising from the acquisition.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference
between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using
enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected
to reverse. Significant deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of February 3, 1996
and January 28, 1995 were as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                                1996         1995
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                                                                                                                  (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                                         <C>          <C> 
Capitalized leases.....................................................................................     $    182     $    182
Depreciation and amortization..........................................................................      (13,307)     (13,337)
Vacation accrual.......................................................................................          324          310
Inventory (LIFO).......................................................................................       (1,337)      (1,582)
Reserve for asset valuations...........................................................................          803          744
Insurance reserves not deductible for tax purposes.....................................................        1,989        2,091
Income deferred for financial statement purposes.......................................................          365          127
Reserve for closed stores and renovations..............................................................          937        1,649
Accrued restructuring and severance reserves...........................................................          875          607
Financial statement expenses deferred for tax purposes.................................................          379          477
Writedown of non-operating properties..................................................................        1,591        1,455
Divestiture of dairy manufacturing and distribution operations.........................................          124          997
Tax credits and net operating loss carryforwards.......................................................        9,927        6,272
Other..................................................................................................          460          447
                                                                                                            ------------------------

Net deferred tax asset (liability).....................................................................     $  3,312     $    439
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</TABLE> 

As of February 3, 1996, the Company had alternative minimum tax credits
aggregating $330,000 which carryforward indefinitely for federal income tax
purposes. These credits can be used in the future to the extent that the
Company's regular tax liability exceeds its liability calculated under the
alternative minimum tax method. In addition, the Company had $1,979,000 of
targeted jobs credit carryforwards that expire, if unused, from fiscal 2007 to
2011 and $518,000 of foreign tax credit carry-forwards that expire, if unused,
in fiscal 1997 to 2001. The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated
federal income tax return but generally file separate state income tax returns.
As of February 3, 1996, the Company had regular federal income tax net operating
loss carryforwards of $15,903,000 which expire, if unused, from fiscal 2009 to
2011 and net operating loss carry-forwards for state income tax purposes of
$25,641,000 which expire, if unused from fiscal 1997 to 2011. Realization of the
net operating loss carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient taxable
income prior to the expiration of the operating loss carryforwards. Although
realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that
the deferred tax asset will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset
considered realizable, however, would be reduced in the near term if
management's estimate of future taxable income during the carryforward period
are reduced. No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets was provided as of
February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995.


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9.  Capital Stock:
In January 1996, a Stock Rights Plan ("SRP") was adopted by the Company. Under
the SRP, each holder of Class A and Class B Common Stock was declared a dividend
of one Preferred Stock Purchase Right (the "Rights"). The Rights are to purchase
one one-hundredth (1/100) of a share of Series A Junior Preferred Stock at a
price of $30 subject to certain adjustments. The Rights are exercisable under
certain circumstances, and expire on January 19, 2006.

Dividends may be declared and paid on Class A Common Stock without being paid on
Class B Common Stock. No dividend may be paid on Class B Common Stock without
equal amounts paid concurrently on Class A Common Stock (see Note 6). Holders of
Class A Common Stock have one-tenth vote per share and are entitled to elect 25%
of the Board of Directors so long as the number of outstanding shares of Class A
Common Stock is at least 10% of the total of all shares of Common Stock
outstanding. Holders of Class B Common Stock have one vote per share. Holders of
Class B Common Stock have the right to convert their shares at any time for an
equivalent number of shares of Class A Common Stock.

In June 1986, the stockholders approved an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The
plan, as amended in June, 1992, provides that employees may purchase quarterly,
through payroll deductions, up to 250 shares of Class A Common Stock at 85% of
the market value. Of the original 1,250,000 shares provided for under this plan,
1,052,611 shares remained available for issuance as of February 3, 1996.

As of February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994, the Company held
521,625 shares of Class A Common Stock and 175,957 shares of Class B Common
Stock as treasury shares.

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10.  Stock Option Plans, Grants and Warrants:
The Company adopted Stock Option Plans in 1983, 1985 and 1990 providing for the
granting of options to employees up to an aggregate of 226,875 shares of Class B
Common Stock and 750,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. The Company granted
incentive stock options pursuant to these Plans totalling 177,887, 158,363 and
100,500 in fiscal 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. As of February 3, 1996, the
Company had available for grant under the 1990 Plan options to purchase 41,893
shares of Class A Common Stock, after considering the lapse of options
previously granted. In addition to the incentive stock options granted under the
above Plans, the Company has granted non-qualified stock options, including
options for 97,500 and 160,500 in fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively, which are
not part of a specific plan.

In January 1996, the Company adopted a Stock Option and Incentive Award Plan
(the "Award Plan") and a non-qualified Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors
("Outside Directors Plan"). The Award Plan provides for the granting of options
to employees up to a total of 650,000 shares of either Class A or Class B Common
Stock. As of February 3, 1996 the Company had granted options for 82,500 shares
of the Company's Class A Stock under the Award Plan. The Outside Directors Plan
provides for an option to purchase 3,500 shares of the Company's Class A Common
Stock to all non-employee directors and an option of 3,500 shares annually
thereafter for a period of ten years. The maximum number of shares reserved for
issuance under this plan is 50,000. The Company granted 17,500 non-qualified
stock options to Outside Directors in fiscal year 1996.

In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". This statement defines a fair value
based method of accounting for an employee stock option or similar equity
instrument. However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure
compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of
accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock issued to
Employees". The Company has elected to remain with the accounting in Opinion No.
25 and is required to make pro forma disclosures of net income, as if the fair
value based method of accounting defined in the statement, had been applied. The
Company is required to adopt this new accounting standard on February 4, 1996.

A summary of activity for all stock options during the fiscal year ended
February 3, 1996 is as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
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                                                     Options           Net                           Options          Options
                                                   Outstanding       Options                       Outstanding      Exercisable
  Plan or Fiscal     Stock           Option        January 28,       Granted         Options       February 3,      February 3,
       Year           Type           Price             1995          (Lapsed)       Exercised          1996             1996
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<S> <C>             <C>           <C>                   <C>              <C>             <C>           <C>               <C>  
Incentive Stock Options:
    1983 Plan       Class B          $5.50                5,250          (5,250)             -               -               -
    1985 Plan       Class A      $2.75 to $2.88         384,125          28,080          (7,875)        404,330           178,606
    1990 Plan       Class A      $2.75 to $2.88         134,063          40,607          (8,750)        165,920            75,860
    1995 Plan       Class A          $5.50                   -           82,500              -           82,500              -
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     Total Incentive Stock Options                      523,438         145,937         (16,625)        652,750           254,466
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Non-qualified Stock Options:
       1986         Class B          $4.00                6,750          (6,750)             -               -               -
       1987         Class A          $8.80               10,000              -               -           10,000            10,000
       1991         Class A          $4.60                5,000              -               -            5,000             5,000
       1995         Class B          $5.50               10,000              -               -           10,000            10,000
       1995         Class A      $4.60 to $7.25         140,000              -               -          140,000           140,000
       1996         Class A      $2.75 to $2.88              -           97,500              -           97,500            97,500
       1996         Class A      $4.00 to $5.75          10,500          17,500              -           28,000            10,500
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     Total Non-qualified Stock Options                  182,250         108,250              -          290,500           273,000
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                      Total Stock Options               705,688         254,187         (16,625)        943,250           527,466
====================================================================================================================================

</TABLE> 

In January 1996, the Company awarded, pursuant to the Award Plan, restricted
stock grants consisting of an aggregate of 100,000 shares of the Company's Class
A Common Stock. The restricted shares will vest equally over a three year period
if the closing price of the Company's Class A Common Stock, as reported on the
NASDAQ National Market System for a consecutive ten day period, is equal to at
least $9.00 in the first year, $11.00 in the second year and $13.00 in the third
year from the date of the grant.

In December 1995, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,715,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock which may be exercised at any time during the next six
years (see Notes 6 and 14) at an exercise price of $6.95 per share at February
3, 1996. The issuance of the warrants were recorded as an increase in paid-in-
capital totalling approximately $2,281,000.







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<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
11.  Gasoline Operations:
A summary of gasoline operations for the years ended February 3, 1996, January
28, 1995 and January 29, 1994 is as follows:

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                                                    1996       1995       1994
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                          (in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>        <C>        <C> 
Gasoline gallons sold..........................    212,832    206,441    206,365
Gasoline revenues..............................   $226,505   $210,541   $206,155
Cost of gasoline sold..........................    201,980    186,462    180,835
Depreciation...................................      2,461      2,080      2,025
Capital expenditures...........................      7,585      3,702        952
Net book value of gasoline equipment...........     19,054     13,068     11,300
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</TABLE> 

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12.  Employee Benefit Plans:
The Company provides benefits to qualified employees through a defined
contribution profit sharing plan. Contributions under this plan are made
annually in amounts determined by the Company's Board of Directors. No
discretionary contributions to this plan were made in fiscal 1996 or 1995 and
the Company recorded a provision of $100,000 for contributions under this plan
in fiscal 1994.

Effective January 1, 1993, the profit sharing plan was amended pursuant to
section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code enabling eligible employees to
contribute up to 15% of their annual compensation to the plan, with the Company
matching 25% of such contributions up to 6% of the employees' annual
compensation. Matching contributions from the Company for fiscal years 1996,
1995 and 1994 were $128,000, $163,000 and $181,000, respectively. The Company
does not offer any additional postretirement and postemployment benefits to its
employees.


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13.  Commitments and Contingencies:
As of February 3, 1996, the Company was contingently liable for outstanding
letters of credit amounting to $13,475,000. The Company was also contingently
liable as guarantor on certain loans obtained by convenience store operators to
finance the purchase of equipment and initial inventory in the approximate
amount of $97,000 as of February 3, 1996. In consideration of these guarantees,
the Company participates with the lending institutions in the interest paid on
these obligations which are secured by inventory and equipment owned by the
convenience store operators.

The Company has certain environmental contingencies related to the ongoing costs
to comply with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations,
including costs for assessment, compliance, remediation and certain capital
expenditures related to its gasoline operations. In the ordinary course of
business, the Company is involved in environmental assessment and remediation
activities with respect to releases of regulated substances from existing and
previously operated retail gasoline facilities. The Company accrues its estimate
of all costs to be incurred for assessment and remediation for known releases.
These accruals are adjusted if and when new information becomes known. Due to
the nature of such releases, the actual costs of assessment and remediation may
vary significantly from year to year. As of February 3, 1996 and January 28,
1995, the Company had recorded an accrual of $1,890,000 and $2,300,000,
respectively, for such costs. The Company is entitled to reimbursement of a
portion of the above costs from various state environmental trust funds based
upon compliance with the terms and conditions of such funds. As of February 3,
1996 and January 28, 1995, the Company had recorded a reimbursement receivable
of $1,137,000 and $1,031,000, respectively. For the fiscal years ended February
3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994, the Company recorded a provision
for environmental expenses of $1,048,000, $1,160,000 and $343,000, respectively.
Additionally, under current federal and state regulatory programs, the Company
will be obligated by December 1998 to upgrade or replace most of its existing
underground storage tanks ("USTs"). The Company presently estimates that it will
be required to make capital expenditures related to the upgrading or replacing
of USTs ranging from approximately $10.0 to $12.0 million in the aggregate
through December 1998, which capital expenditures could be reduced for locations
which may be closed in lieu of the capital costs of compliance. The Company's
estimate of costs to be incurred for environmental assessment and remediation
and for UST upgrading and other regulatory compliance are based on factors and
assumptions that could change due to modifications of regulatory requirements,
detection of unanticipated environmental conditions or other unexpected
circumstances. Due to the nature of such information, the actual costs incurred
may vary from their estimates, and the ongoing costs of assessment and
remediation activities may vary significantly from year to year.

In fiscal 1989, the Company entered into agreements for the wholesale supply of
various grocery items to its Northeast and Midwest region stores. Under the
supply agreement, the Company is obligated to annually purchase a minimum amount
of merchandise for a period of ten years. The level of purchases was achieved
during the first eight years of the agreement and management believes it is
readily achievable for the balance of the agreement. Prices to be charged by the
supplier must be competitive.

The Company has been named as a nominal defendant, along with those persons who
were directors of the Company in fiscal 1996, in two shareholder derivative
actions. The plaintiffs allege, among other things, that in connection with the
settlement of the dispute between a former majority stockholder of the Company
and certain of his affiliates and the Company's board of directors and
management with respect to control of the Company, the directors violated their
fiduciary duty to the Company and its stockholders, violated provisions of
Delaware corporate law and wasted corporate assets. The plaintiffs seek, among
other things, a declaration that the current structure of the general partner of
DM Associates is invalid and that certain voting rights, with respect to the
Class B Common Stock held by DM Associates should be vested in the Company. DM
Associates owns approximately 60% of the total voting power of both classes of
the Company's Common Stock. The Company is contesting these claims and at this
time is not able to determine what the outcome of this litigation will be.

The Company is party to a number of other lawsuits which have arisen in the
ordinary course of business. Management does not believe the outcome of this
litigation will have a material impact on the Company's future results of
operations or financial position.

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14.  Corporate Governance Issues, Restructuring Initiatives and 
     Interest Charges:
In fiscal years 1996 and 1995, the Company incurred special and/or unusual costs
and expenses associated with corporate governance issues and restructuring
initiatives and other operating costs which have been included in operating and
administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Additionally, special and/or unusual interest charges have been included in
interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. A summary of these
charges for fiscal years ended February 3, 1996 and January 28, 1995 is as
follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                      1996                  1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                                            (in thousands)
<S>                                                                                                 <C>               <C>
Costs and expenses associated with corporate governance issues...................................   $    8,985        $    2,050
  
Corporate restructuring initiatives and other operating costs....................................        3,215            10,734
                                                                                     
Interest charges.................................................................................           -              1,216
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</TABLE> 

During fiscal 1996, the company entered into an agreement with a former majority
stockholder of the Company and certain of his affiliates (Former Holder) for 
purposes of settling a dispute between the Former Holder and the Company's board
of directors and management with respect to control of the Company. The dispute 
arose due to philosophical differences with regards to the strategic direction 
and management of the Company. The agreement provided for a cash payment of 
$13,150,000 to the Former Holder comprised of $10,000,000 for the purchase of 
certain interests of the Former Holder in DM Associates, which owns 1,858,743 
shares of the Company's Class B Common Stock, and $3,150,000 for additional 
costs and expenses. The acquired interests comprise a limited partnership 
interest in DM Associates and a promissory note receivable from DM Associates. 
The promissory note has a principal amount of $7,100,000, and has accrued 
interest at an annual rate of 9% since its inception in 1992, for a total 
accreted value as of February 3, 1996 of approximately $10,000,000. The note is 
collateralized by the Pledged Shares and matures on September 12, 1997. The 
additional costs and expenses of $3,150,000 included $850,000, $800,000 and 
$1,500,000 for the reimbursement of legal and other costs, for the execution of 
a non-compete agreement, and for a release of claims against the Company, by or 
with the Former Holder, respectively.

The Company did not attribute value to its acquired limited partnership interest
in DM Associates because at the current market price of the Company's Class B 
Common Stock, the Company would not receive any distribution upon a dissolution 
of DM Associates in respect of the interest since the other limited partner of 
DM Associates is entitled to a preferential return according to the terms and 
conditions of the partnership agreements. The Company attributed a fair value of
$10,000,000 to the acquired promissory note and recorded the note as a reduction
of stockholders' equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Although DM 
Associates retained its right to pay the full accreted value of the note at or 
before maturity, the Company anticipates based upon the current market price of 
the Company's Class B Common Stock and since DM Associates primary asset is the 
Pledged Shares, that DM Associates will choose to relinquish its right to the 
Pledged Shares in full satisfaction of the note. Assuming that the Company 
receives the Pledged Shares in satisfaction of the note and receives no value 
for its limited partnership interest, the Company effectively paid $8.20 per 
share for the Pledged Shares at the time of the agreement when the quoted market
price of the Company's Class B Common Stock was $6.38 per share. The Company's 
Board of Directors obtained a fairness opinion from a nationally recognized
valuation firm prior to consummating the agreement to the effect that the price
paid by the Company in the transaction was fair from a financial point of view
to the Company and its public stockholders. The aforementioned opinion was based
on, among other items: the market multiple approach in which the Company was
compared with other publicly traded companies on the basis of operational and
economic similarities; the comparable transaction approach in which transactions
involving the acquisition of a control position in other convenience and grocery
store operators were reviewed; and the discounted cash flow approach in which
management's financial projections which reflected improved profitability and
cash flows for fiscal years 1997 through 2001 were reviewed to develop a value
indication for the Company. These analyses resulted in a valuation range for the
Company's Common Stock of $6.85 to $9.45 per share. In addition, the Company
elected to expense the costs associated with the non-compete agreement rather
than deferring such costs over the term of the agreement as the future value was
deemed to have minimal economic impact on future years.

Also during fiscal 1996, the Company incurred $5,835,000 of additional costs and
expenses in connection with the aforementioned transactions. These costs and 
expenses included $2,672,000 for legal and other professional fees, $1,211,000 
for the termination of an Officer of the Company who was a party to the Former 
Holder's claims against the Company, $1,287,000 for financing fees primarily 
incurred to amend the Company's senior revolving credit facility with respect to
the purchase of the Former Holder's interest and issuance of Series B Notes (see
Note 5) and $665,000 for the issuance of warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of 
the Company's Class A Common Stock to holders of the Company's Series A Notes as
fee for the consent of such holders for the Company to purchase the interests of
the Former Holder and for the waiver of certain alleged defaults under the terms
of the Series A Notes.

During fiscal 1995, the Company recorded costs and expenses of $2,050,000 in
connection with the removal of the Company's former President and Chief
Executive Officer, and the settlement of legal disputes arising therefrom. These
costs and expenses included $650,000 for legal and professional fees incurred by
the Company, and $1,400,000 for the reimbursement of legal fees incurred by the
former President, severance and other related costs.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company's senior management approved a
plan and implemented a series of initiatives to restructure the operations of
the organization. As a result, the Company recorded costs and expenses of
$10,734,000 related to these initiatives, including $2,500,000 of exit costs for
the disposal of equipment, severance and other personnel related costs
associated with the divestiture of the dairy manufacturing and distribution
operations, $3,584,000 for the writedown of certain dairy and manufacturing and
other properties to their estimated net realizable value based upon marketing
efforts to dispose of these assets in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1995,
$3,900,000 of exit costs associated with the sale or closing of 143 retail
convenience stores and the closing of 81 retail gasoline facilities and $750,000
of severance and termination costs for 112 administrative personnel associated
with the downsizing of the Company's operations.

During fiscal 1996, the Company recorded additional operating and exit costs
totalling $3,215,000 related to the aforementioned restructuring initiatives
including $1,313,000 incurred during the wind-down of dairy and manufacturing
distribution operations since the eventual sales of such operations occurred at
later dates than initially anticipated by management and $1,000,000 for the
further writedown of the properties held for sale to their estimated net
realizable value based upon marketing efforts to dispose of these assets in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1996. In addition, the Company incurred an additional
$902,000 of costs related to the sale or closing of the 143 retail convenience
stores and 81 retail gasoline facilities again since such sales/closings
occurred at later dates than had been originally planned by management.

During fiscal 1995, the Company incurred $535,000 in duplicative interest
expense, net of interest income, and fees due to the issuance of the Company's
10.25% senior subordinated notes on March 3, 1994, the retirement of the
Company's 14.25% subordinated debentures on April 4, 1994 and a subsequent
amendment of the Company's senior revolving credit facility (see Note 6).
In addition, the Company reached agreement with the Internal Revenue Service to
settle certain disputed items. The terms of the settlement required the Company
to pay $681,000 of interest charges (see Note 8).

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15.  Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information:

The Company's payment obligations under the Series A and Series B Senior
Subordinated Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries
("Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed
on an unsecured, senior subordinated, joint and several basis by each of the
Guarantor Subsidiaries. The following supplemental financial information sets
forth, on a consolidating basis, statement of operations, balance sheets and
cash flows information for the Company ("Parent Company Only"), for the
Guarantor Subsidiaries and for Financial Opportunities Inc. ("FINOP"), the
Company's non-guarantor subsidiary. Separate complete financial statements of
the respective Guarantor Subsidiaries would not provide additional information
which would be useful in assessing the financial condition of the Guarantor
Subsidiaries, and are accordingly omitted. 

Investment in subsidiaries is accounted for by the Parent Company on the equity
method for purpose of the supplemental consolidating presentation. Earnings of
the subsidiaries are, therefore, reflected in the Parent Company's investment
accounts and earnings. The principal elimination entries eliminate the Parent
Company's investment in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.




              Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations
                      For the Year Ended February 3, 1996
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                              Parent         Guarantor
                                                              Company        Subsidiaries       FINOP    Eliminations  Consolidated
                                                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                        (in thousands)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>           <C> 
Revenues (including excise taxes of $36,331)................. $       681    $  570,099  $       531    $       -     $  571,311 

Cost of goods sold and expenses:
        Cost of goods sold...................................         -         413,548          -              -        413,548
        Operating and administrative expenses................       9,288       148,016           18            -        157,322
        Interest expense.....................................       8,723           594          344            -          9,661
                                                             --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   18,011       562,158          362            -        580,531
                                                             --------------------------------------------------------------------

             Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in
             income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries.....      (17,330)        7,941          169            -         (9,220)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes....................       6,052        (2,768)         (64)           -          3,220
                                                             --------------------------------------------------------------------
             Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of  
             consolidated subsidiaries........................    (11,278)        5,173          105            -         (6,000)

Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries..........       5,278           105          -           (5,383)         -
                                                              -------------------------------------------------------------------

              Net income (loss)............................... $   (6,000)   $    5,278  $      105     $     (5,383) $   (6,000)
====================================================================================================================================

</TABLE> 


















                                    

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<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                             Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet
                                                         as of February 3, 1996
                                                                                                                       
                                                              Parent         Guarantor              
                                                              Company        Subsidaries      FINOP     Eliminations  Consolidated
                                                              ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         (in thousands)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>           <C>   
Assets                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                       
Current Assets:                                                                                                        
    Cash..................................................... $     1,739    $    7,871  $     3,044    $      -      $   12,654
    Accounts and notes receivable............................          -          9,081          671           -           9,752
    Inventory................................................          -         20,928          -             -          20,928
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets................           60        3,394          -             -           3,454
    Deferred income taxes....................................          859        1,810          -             -           2,669
                                                               --------------------------------------------------------------------
        Total current assets.................................        2,658       43,084        3,715           -          49,457
                                                               --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                               
Assets Held for Sale.........................................          -          8,685          -             -           8,685
Property and Equipment, net..................................          -         80,387          -             -          80,387
Intangible Assets, net.......................................          -         17,277          -             -          17,277
Other Assets, net............................................        2,442        4,352        2,338           -           9,132
Investment in and Advances to Subsidiaries...................      119,309        1,650          275      (121,234)          -  
                                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------
        Total assets......................................... $    124,409   $  155,435   $    6,328    $ (121,234)   $  164,938
===================================================================================================================================
                                                                                                                               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                                                                           
                                                                                                                               
Current Liabilities:                                                                                                           
    Current maturities of long-term obligations.............. $        932   $      490   $       8     $      -      $    1,430
    Accounts payable.........................................       15,919       14,875           9            -          30,803
    Accrued expenses.........................................        2,211       12,221           5            -          14,437
    Accrued interest.........................................        3,236          -           119            -           3,355
                                                                ------------------------------------------------------------------- 
        Total current liabilities............................       22,298       27,586         141            -          50,025
                                                                ------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                                                                
Long-term Obligations, less current portion above............       92,573        2,648       4,230            -          99,451
Other Liabilities ...........................................          330        5,892          32            -           6,254
Stockholders' Equity.........................................        9,208      119,309       1,925       (121,234)        9,208
                                                                 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........... $    124,409   $  155,435   $   6,328     $ (121,234)   $  164,938 
===================================================================================================================================
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                        Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
                                                for the Year Ended February 3, 1996

                                                                 Parent       Guarantor                                     
                                                                 Company      Subsidaries    FINOP    Eliminations  Consolidated
                                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   (in thousands)                                  
<S>                                                              <C>         <C>          <C>       <C>             <C>         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities...........   $  (9,824)  $   19,624   $      95 $         -     $      9,895 
                                                                -------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities                                                                                               
        Proceeds from sale of short-term investments..........         -            -         2,053            -           2,053
        Purchase of property and equipment....................         -        (20,232)        -              -         (20,232) 
        Proceeds from sale of property, equipment                                                                                  
          and assets held for sale............................         -         14,741         -              -           14,741
        Investment in and advances to subsidiaries............       8,096       (7,831)       (265)           -              - 
        Increase in long-term notes receivable................         -            -        (1,579)           -           (1,579)
        Proceeds from collection of long-term notes receivable         -             69       1,637            -            1,706
        Decrease (increase) in intangibles and other assets...         183         (113)          9            -               79
                                                                 ------------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities...........       8,279      (13,366)      1,855            -           (3,232)
                                                                 ------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from financing activities:                                                                                              
        Issuance of long-term obligations and related warrants      13,500          -           -              -           13,500
        Repayment of long-term obligations....................        (326)      (1,805)        -              -           (2,131)
        Note receivable from DM Associates....................     (10,000)         -           -              -          (10,000)
        Issuance of common stock..............................         110          -           -              -              110
                                                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...........       3,284       (1,805)        -              -            1,479 
                                                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Increase in cash..............................................       1,739        4,453       1,950            -            8,142
Cash at beginning of year.....................................         -          3,418       1,094            -            4,512 
                                                                  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Cash at end of year...........................................   $   1,739   $    7,871   $   3,044 $          -       $   12,654
===================================================================================================================================
                                                                                                                                   
Supplemental disclosures:                                                                                                          
Cash paid during the year -                                                                                                        
        Interest..............................................   $   8,512   $      535   $     312 $          -       $    9,359
        Income taxes refunded.................................      (1,172)         -           -              -           (1,172)
Noncash investing and financing activities -                                                                                       
        Issuance of warrants..................................         665          -           -              -              665
        Capital lease obligations.............................         768           60         -              -              828
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</TABLE> 


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              Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations
                      for the Year ended January 28, 1995
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION>                                                   
                                                                   Parent    Guarantor  
                                                                  Company   Subsidaries    FINOP    Eliminations Consolidated
                                                                  ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                       (in thousands)

<S>                                                              <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>          <C> 
Revenues (including excise taxes of $36,332).................... $     500  $ 595,821    $    461   $      -     $ 596,782
                                                                   
Cost of goods sold and expenses:                                   
     Cost of goods sold.........................................       -      439,757         -            -       439,757
     Operating and administrative expenses......................     3,140    160,744          25          -       163,909
     Interest expense...........................................     9,414        645         376          -        10,435
                                                                 ----------------------------------------------------------  
                                                                    12,554    601,146         401          -       614,101
                                                                 ----------------------------------------------------------
         Income (loss) before income taxes, equity in income
            (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries and cumulative          
            effect of accounting change ........................   (12,054)    (5,325)         60          -       (17,319)
                                                                   
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes.......................     4,564      2,018         (24)         -         6,558
                                                                 ----------------------------------------------------------
         Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of 
            consolidated subsidiaries and cumulative effect of 
            accounting change...................................    (7,490)    (3,307)         36          -       (10,761)
                                                                   
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries............    (3,271)        36                    3,235           -
                                                                 ----------------------------------------------------------
         Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting    
            change..............................................   (10,761)    (3,271)         36        3,235     (10,761)
                                                                   
Cumulative effect of accounting change..........................      (389)       -           -            -          (389)
                                                                 ----------------------------------------------------------  
                                                                   
         Net income (loss)...................................... $ (11,150) $  (3,271)  $      36   $    3,235  $  (11,150)
===========================================================================================================================
</TABLE> 



                   Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheet
                            as of January 28, 1995

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                 Parent      Guarantor    
                                                                 Company    Subsidaries  FINOP      Eliminations Consolidated
                                                                 ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                        (in thousands)
Assets
<S>                                                              <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>   
Current Assets:                                                  
   Cash......................................................... $    -     $   3,418    $  1,094   $      -     $   4,512
   Short-term investment........................................      -           -         2,053          -         2,053
   Accounts and notes receivable................................      -        11,742         656          -        12,398
   Inventory....................................................      -        26,044         -            -        26,044
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets....................      135       1,810         -            -         1,945
   Deferred income taxes........................................    1,558       1,979         -            -         3,537
                                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------
     Total current assets.......................................    1,693      44,993       3,803          -        50,489
                                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  
Assets Held for Sale............................................      -        23,378         -            -        23,378
Property and Equipment, net.....................................      -        70,578         -            -        70,578
Intangible Assets, net..........................................      -        17,961         -            -        17,961
Other Assets, net...............................................    2,577       4,833       2,412          -         9,822
Investment in and Advances to Subsidaries.......................  122,022       1,810         210     (124,042)        -
                                                                 --------------------------------------------------------- 
     Total assets............................................... $126,292   $ 163,553    $  6,425   $ (124,042)  $ 172,228
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  
                                                                  
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                              
                                                                  
Current Liabilities:                                              
   Current maturities of long-term obligations.................. $    999   $     571    $    -     $      -     $   1,570
   Accounts payable.............................................   15,210      13,726           6          -        28,942
   Accrued expenses.............................................    2,859      14,350           5          -        17,214
   Accrued interest.............................................    2,901         -           151          -         3,052
                                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------
     Total current liabilities..................................   21,969      28,647         162          -        50,778
                                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------
Long-term Obligations, less current portion above...............   80,916       3,562       4,220          -        88,698
Other Liabilities ..............................................      590       9,322          23          -         9,935
Stockholders' Equity............................................   22,817     122,022       2,020     (124,042)     22,817
                                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................. $126,292   $ 163,553    $  6,425   $ (124,042)  $ 172,228
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

                                                                      Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries

                                        Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
                                                for the Year Ended January 28, 1995

                                                                  Parent    Guarantor
                                                                 Company   Subsidaries   FINOP   Eliminations Consolidated
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   (in thousands)
<S>                                                          <C>           <C>         <C>        <C>         <C> 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities......... $     (2,158) $    8,931  $    (81)  $     -     $    6,692
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
Cash flows from investing activities                           
    Purchase of short-term investments......................          -           -      (3,953)        -         (3,953)
    Proceeds from sale of short-term investments............          -           -       1,900         -          1,900
    Purchase of property and equipment......................          -       (17,772)      -           -        (17,772)
    Proceeds from sale of property, equipment                  
      and assets held for sale..............................          -         1,120       -           -          1,120
    Investment in and advances to subsidiaries..............       (8,653)      8,955      (302)        -            -
    Increase in long-term notes receivable..................          -           -      (1,621)        -         (1,621)
    Proceeds from collection of long-term notes receivable..          -           332     1,062         -          1,394
    Decrease (increase) in intangibles and other assets.....       (2,793)      2,413        46         -           (334)
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash used by investing activities.......................      (11,446)     (4,952)   (2,868)        -        (19,266)
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
Cash flows from financing activities:                          
    Issuance of long-term obligations and related warrants..       74,064         -         -           -         74,064
    Repayment of long-term obligations......................      (60,557)     (3,150)      -           -        (63,707)
    Issuance of common stock................................           97         -         -           -             97
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.........       13,604      (3,150)      -           -         10,454
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
Increase (decrease) in cash.................................          -           829   (2,949)          -         (2,120)
Cash at beginning of year...................................          -         2,589  $  4,043          -          6,632
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
Cash at end of year......................................... $        -    $    3,418  $ 1,094     $     -     $    4,512
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Supplemental disclosures:                                      
Cash paid during the year--
    Interest................................................ $      8,600  $      581  $    328   $     -     $    9,509
    Income taxes paid.......................................          879         -         -           -            879
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

                                        Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations
                                                for the Year Ended January 29, 1994

                                                                  Parent    Guarantor
                                                                 Company   Subsidaries   FINOP   Eliminations Consolidated
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                   (in thousands)
<S>                                                          <C>           <C>         <C>        <C>         <C> 

Revenues (including excise taxes of $29,209)................ $        119  $  590,933  $    448   $     -     $  591,500
                                                               
Cost of goods sold and expenses:                               
    Cost of goods sold......................................          -       430,254       -           -        430,254
    Operating and administrative expenses...................          271     150,196        33         -        150,500
    Interest expense........................................        6,742         526       376         -          7,644
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
                                                                    7,013     580,976       409         -        588,398
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
        Income (loss) before income taxes, equity in income 
           (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries and 
           extraordinary item...............................       (6,894)      9,957        39         -          3,102
                                                               
Provision for (benefit from )income taxes...................        2,907      (4,199)      (16)        -         (1,308)
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
        Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of 
           consolidated subsidiaries and extraordinary 
           item.............................................       (3,987)      5,758        23         -          1,794
                                                               
Equity in income (loss) of consolidated subsidaries.........        5,781          23       -        (5,804)         -
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
        Income (loss) before extraodinary item..............        1,794       5,781        23      (5,804)       1,794
                                                               
Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt (net of           
   of income tax benefit of $677)...........................         (928)        -         -           -           (928)
                                                             -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               
                                                               
        Net income (loss)................................... $        866  $    5,781  $     23   $  (5,804)  $      866
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 

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<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 

                                        Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
                                                         January 29, 1994


                                                              Parent       Guarantor
                                                              Company     Subsidaries     FINOP    Eliminations  Consolidated
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     (in thousands)
<S>                                                         <C>            <C>          <C>         <C>           <C>     
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities.......  $     (3,307)  $   17,427   $     165   $       -     $   14,285
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          
Cash flows from investing activities                      
      Purchase of property and equipment..................           -        (13,749)        -             -        (13,749)
      Proceeds from sale of property, equipment           
        and assets held for sale..........................           -          1,925         -             -          1,925
      Investment in and advances to subsidiaries..........         6,955       (6,680)       (275)          -            -
      Increase in long-term notes receivable..............           -            -          (291)          -           (291)
      Proceeds from collection of long-term notes 
       receivable.........................................           -            461       1,170           -          1,631
      Decrease (increase) in intangibles and other assets.            27          (12)        -             -             15
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities.......         6,982      (18,055)        604           -        (10,469)
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          
Cash flows from financing activities:                     
      Issuance of long-term obligations and related       
       warrants...........................................         4,077          838         -             -          4,915
      Repayment of long-term obligations..................        (8,024)        (830)        -             -         (8,854)
      Issuance of common stock............................           272          -           -             -            272
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.......        (3,675)           8         -             -         (3,667)
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          
Increase (decrease) in cash...............................           -           (620)        769           -            149
Cash at beginning of year.................................           -          3,209       3,274           -          6,483
                                                            -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          
Cash at end of year.......................................  $        -     $    2,589   $   4,043   $       -     $    6,632
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          
Supplemental disclosures:                                 
Cash paid during the year--                                 
      Interest............................................  $      6,790   $      531   $     379   $      --     $    7,700
      Income taxes paid...................................         1,199           --          --          --          1,199
Noncash investing and financing activities--                
      Capital lease obligations...........................           247           83          --          --            330
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE> 
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<PAGE>
 
                                                                      Exhibit 11

             Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                STATEMENT RE COMPUTATIONS OF PER-SHARE EARNINGS
                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                   CALCULATION OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE


For the three fiscal years ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995, and January
29, 1994

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                1996       1995      1994
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                           <C>        <C>        <C>
 
Net income (loss)...........................   $(6,000)  $(11,150)  $  866
                                               -------   --------   ------
 
Weighted average shares.....................     5,577      5,541    5,493
Dilutive options............................         -          -       39
Effect of pledged DM Associates shares (1)..      (203)         -        -
                                               -------   --------   ------
 
Total shares for EPS purposes...............     5,374      5,541    5,532
                                               -------   --------   ------
 
 
Net earnings (loss) per share...............   $ (1.12)  $  (2.01)  $ 0.16
                                               =======   ========   ======
</TABLE>

(1) On December 1, 1995 the Company purchased the interests of a former majority
stockholder of the Company in DM Associates Limited Partnership (DM Associates),
including a note receivable collateralized by 1,220,000 shares of the Company's
Class B Common Stock.  The purchase of the note receivable has been reflected in
the financial statements as a reduction of stockholders' equity  (see Note 14 to
the Consolidated Financial Statements).  These shares are being treated similar
to treasury stock for earnings (loss) per share purposes.  The effect of DM
Associates pledged stock on total shares for EPS purposes is calculated as
follows:

                   1,220,000 X 2/12 (months held) =  203,333

<PAGE>
 
                                                               Exhibit 18

                    [LOGO OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN APPEARS HERE]



                                                 ------------------------------
May 29, 1996                                     Arthur Andersen LLP

                                                 ------------------------------
Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc.              One Financial Plaza
One Vision Drive                                 Hartford CT 06103-2699
Enfield, CT 06082                                860 280 0500




Gentlemen:

This letter is written to meet the requirements of Regulation S-K calling for a 
letter from a registrant's independent accountants whenever there has been a 
change in accounting principle or practice.

We have been informed that, as of January 30, 1994, the Company changed the rate
used to discount its self insurance reserves. Prior to this date, the Company 
has used its incremental borrowing rate for purposes of discounting the 
insurance reserves. Effective January 30, 1994, the Company began using a "risk 
free rate of return" to discount these liabilities.

This change of method was deemed appropriate by the Company as the risk free
rate of return is a better indicator of the rate which would be used by a third
party to settle the liabilities being discounted and, therefore, represents a
better estimate of the fair value of these Liabilities. In addition, in a speech
given by Jeffery A. Swormstedt, Professional Accounting Fellow, at the Twenty-
First Annual National Conference on Current SEC Developments dated January 11,
1994, this method of discounting liabilities was recommended.

Based upon the reasons stated for the change and our discussions with you, we 
are of the opinion that the Company's change in accounting is to a preferable 
method of accounting under the  circumstances.  In arriving at this opinion, we 
have relied on the business judgment and business planning of your management.

Very truly yours,


Arthur Andersen LLP

<PAGE>
 
                                  Exhibit 23

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                   -----------------------------------------


  As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our reports included in this Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 2, into the Company's
previously filed Registration Statements on Forms S-8, File No. 33-8209 and 
File No. 33-47893.


                                           ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Hartford, Connecticut
August 23, 1996

<PAGE>
 
                                                                    Exhibit 99-1
                       DM ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                          9% Secured Promissory Note
                               Due July 31, 1997
                            (Negative Amortization)

$7,100,000                                                        March 12, 1992
                                                           Hartford, Connecticut

        For value received, the undersigned, DM ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 
(the "Borrower"), hereby promises to pay to CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
(the "Authority"), or order, in such coin or currency of the United States of 
America as shall be legal tender for the payment of public and private debts, 
the principal sum of SEVEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS 
($7,100,000) together with interest, in like money, from the date hereof until 
maturity at the rate of nine percent (9%) per annum, subject to recalculation 
and adjustment as set forth in the Loan Agreement (defined below).  Pursuant to 
the Loan Agreement, interest on the principal balance of this Note is to be 
compounded April 1, 1992 and quarterly thereafter, and on each such quarterly 
compounding date accrued but unpaid interest shall be added to the principal 
balance of this Note on which interest shall be charged and collected.  This 
Note shall evidence, and the Borrower hereby promises to pay, the additional 
indebtedness resulting from such compounding of
<PAGE>
 
interest.  The Borrower further acknowledges and agrees that such additional 
indebtedness will result in the negative amortization of the principal balance 
of this Note, and, accordingly, that the principal balance of this Note may at 
any time exceed the stated principal amount hereof.

     All amounts payable hereunder which are not paid on the maturity or due 
date thereof shall be payable as provided in the Loan Agreement (defined below) 
and, in any event, if not sooner paid, the entire outstanding principal balance
of this Note and all accrued but unpaid interest thereon shall be due and 
payable on July 31, 1997.  Payments shall be made to the Authority at 217 
Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, or at such other place as may 
be designated by the Authority.  All payments on account of this Note shall be 
applied in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement (defined below).

     The principal amount and accrued interest from time to time outstanding 
hereunder, and each payment of interest and/or principal with respect hereto, 
shall be recorded on the books and records of the Authority.  The amounts 
reflected on such books and records as outstanding with respect to principal and
interest under this Note at any time shall be prima facie evidence of the 
aggregate amount owing and unpaid hereunder as of such time.

                                     - 2 -

<PAGE>
 
     This Note is issued by the Borrower under, and secured as provided by, a 
Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") dated            , 1992 and a Stock Pledge
Agreement (the "Pledge Agreement") dated             , 1992, in each case 
between the Borrower and the Authority.  This Note is secured by the Pledge 
Agreement.  Reference is hereby made to the Loan Agreement and the Pledge 
Agreement for a more particular description of the property of the Borrower 
subject to the Pledge Agreement and the nature and extent of the security and 
the rights of the Authority with respect thereto.

     Recourse on this Note is limited as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Loan 
Agreement, which provides, among other things, that no individual partner of the
general partner of the Borrower and no limited partner of the Borrower shall be 
personally liable for the payment of any amounts due under this Note.

     This Note may be prepaid in whole or in part, the maturity hereof 
accelerated, and all amounts owing on or pursuant hereto may be, or be declared,
due and payable in the manner and with the effect provided in the Loan 
Agreement, and

                                     - 3 -

<PAGE>
 
all of the terms, covenants and conditions thereof are hereby deemed 

incorporated in this Note with the same effect as if fully set forth herein.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower has caused this Note to be duly executed.




                                         DM ASSOCIATED LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                         By DM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, its
                                           general partner

                                         By /s/ Frank Colaccino
                                            ----------------------------
                                         Name:
                                         Title:
7210R

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