Bridgford Foods Corp. announces improved results for second quarter and first half.

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1997--Bridgford Foods Corp. Thursday announced improved sales and earnings for the second quarter and first half of its 1997 fiscal year.

Sales for the second quarter ended May 2, 1997 increased 5% to $30,643,000 compared to the same period last year. Pretax and net income each increased 15% compared to the same period a year ago. Sales for the first half of 1997 increased 5% to $62,312,000 compared to the same period in 1996 while pretax and net income were each 15% higher than comparable items in the first half of 1996.

Bridgford Foods, a producer of frozen bread dough, microwaveable cheeseburgers and sandwiches, processed meats, dry sausages and other convenience food products currently has 9,397,000 shares outstanding. -0-

                      BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION
                         FINANCIAL  HIGHLIGHTS

                                         13 Weeks Ended
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                               May 2, 1997              May 3, 1996
   Sales                       $30,642,790              $29,264,003
   Income Before Taxes         $ 2,636,373              $ 2,296,783
   Provision For Taxes         $ 1,002,000              $   872,000
   Net Income                  $ 1,634,373              $ 1,424,783
   Net Income Per Share           17 cents                 15 cents
   Avg Shares Outstanding        9,396,933                9,396,933

                                         26 Weeks Ended
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                               May 2, 1997              May 3, 1996
   Sales                       $62,312,101              $59,137,250
   Income Before Taxes         $ 4,376,491              $ 3,811,652
   Provision For Taxes         $ 1,663,000              $ 1,448,000
   Net Income                  $ 2,713,491              $ 2,363,652
   Net Income Per Share           29 cents                 25 cents
   Avg Shares Outstanding        9,396,933                9,396,933

CONTACT: Bridgford Foods Corp., Anaheim

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