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                         MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
                  FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2000 RESULTS
           FOURTH QUARTER OPERATING PROFIT 31% OVER LAST YEAR


Indianapolis, IN, May 24, 2000

     Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARSA AND MARSB) reports results of 
operations for the 13 and 53 weeks ended April 1, 2000.

     For  the fiscal year ended April 1, 2000, net income was $12,266,000 
or $1.34 per diluted share, compared to $11,581,000 or $1.28 per diluted 
share last year, a 6% increase.  This year's EPS is the highest in five 
years.

     Operating profit was $40,521,000 compared to $35,730,000 last year, 
a 13% increase.  "We are pleased to report a double-digit percentage 
increase in operating profit for the third year in a row.  In the new 
fiscal year, we will continue our focus on operational improvements, 
as well as strategic internal growth and selective acquisitions," said 
Don E. Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

     Total sales and other revenues for the year were $1,790,140,000 -- up 
11.4% from the prior year's $1,606,311,000.  Sales in comparable stores 
increased 3.6% over the prior year, a 52 week comparison.  Of the 
$184 million increase in revenues, approximately $36 million is 
attributable to the 53rd week.

     For the thirteen weeks ended April 1, 2000 (fourth quarter), net income 
was $3,114,000 or $.34 per diluted share compared to $2,899,000 or $.32 per 
diluted share last year.

     Fourth quarter operating profit was $10,519,000 compared to $8,044,000 
last year, a 31% increase.  This is the fifteenth consecutive quarter of 
operating profit improvement over the year earlier quarter.  "Excluding 
real estate gains and favorable LIFO adjustments, operating profit almost 
doubled that of a year ago," said Don E. Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer.  The net after tax LIFO adjustment was $2.4 million -- $500,000 less 
than last year.

     During the fourth quarter, the Company opened its seventh new 
generation Marsh supermarket.  Two older supermarkets were closed.  The 
Company opened three new Village Pantry convenience stores and closed two 
older units.  The Company also acquired McNamara Florist and Enflora - 
Flowers for Business, the leading upscale florist in the Indianapolis market.  

     Subsequent to year end, the Company acquired Ross Supermarkets, a five 
store chain in Muncie, Indiana.  One store, which is now operating under the 
LoBill banner, was also acquired.  The Company also acquired Primo Banquet 
Catering and Conference Centers - a mid-level caterer which operates three 
venues in the Indianapolis metro area.  Two new Village Pantry convenience 
stores and the first fuel kiosk on a supermarket lot were opened.

     Marsh is a leading regional chain operating 70 Marsh and 23 LoBill 
Foods supermarkets, 182 Village Pantry convenience stores and 1 Savin*$ 
limited selection every day low price store, in central Indiana and western 
Ohio.  The Company also operates Convenience Store Distributing Company, a 
wholesale distributor serving 1,300 non-affiliated stores in eight states, 
Crystal Food Services, a specialist in catering, business cafeteria 
management, vending and concessions, and McNamara Florist and Enflora -- 
Flowers for Business.


                         MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                  (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                              13 Weeks  12 weeks          
                               Ended     Ended           Year Ended    
                              --------  --------     --------------------- 
                                  (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)
                              April 1,  March 27,    April 1,     March 27,
                                2000      1999         2000         1999       
                              -------   --------     -------      --------   
Sales and other revenues     $441,576   $374,164    $1,790,140   $1,606,311

Gross profit                  110,734     93,431       440,942      398,214

Selling, general and 
 administrative                93,718     79,619       374,487      339,927
Depreciation and amortization   6,497      5,768        25,934       22,557
                              -------    -------     ---------    ---------
Operating profit               10,519      8,044        40,521       35,730
Interest and debt expense 
 amortization                   5,755      4,347        22,261       19,261
                              -------    -------     ---------    ---------
Income before income taxes      4,764      3,697        18,260       16,469
Income taxes                    1,650        798         5,994        4,888
                              -------    -------     ---------    ---------
Net income                   $  3,114   $  2,899    $   12,266   $   11,581
                              =======    =======     =========    =========

Number of shares:
  Basic                         8,354      8,327         8,347        8,297
  Assuming dilution             9,848      9,835         9,843        9,826

Earnings per common share:
  Basic                      $    .37   $    .35    $     1.47   $     1.40 
                              =======    =======     =========    =========
  Assuming dilution          $    .34   $    .32    $     1.34   $     1.28
                              =======    =======     =========    =========

Dividends per share          $    .11   $    .11    $      .44   $      .44
                              =======    =======     =========    =========




                         MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
                             (in thousands)

                                        
                                           April 1, 2000      March 27,1999
                                           -------------      -------------
                                            (Unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets  
  Cash and equivalents                       $  31,435         $  30,520
  Accounts receivable                           44,315            36,096 
  Inventories                                  125,383           107,336
  Prepaid expenses                               6,068             9,768
  Recoverable income taxes                       1,960               308
                                              --------          --------
     Total Current Assets                      209,161           184,028 

Property and Equipment, less allowances
 for depreciation                              299,589           278,639 
Other Assets                                    58,255            47,016 
                                              --------          --------
                                             $ 567,005         $ 509,683       
                                              ========          ========
                                              

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Current Liabilities
  Note payable to bank                       $  10,000         $    -
  Accounts payable                              79,097            69,466
  Accrued liabilities                           55,042            45,507
  Current maturities of long-term 
   liabilities                                   3,097             2,990
                                              --------          -------- 
     Total Current Liabilities                 147,236           117,963

Long-term Liabilities:
  Long-term debt                               243,724           228,900
  Capital lease obligations                     14,266            12,820       
       
                                              --------          --------
     Total Long-term Liabilities               257,990           241,720

Deferred Items:
  Income taxes                                  12,744            11,768
  Other                                         16,123            13,752
                                              --------          --------
     Total Deferred Items                       28,867            25,520

Shareholders' Equity: 
  Common stock                                  25,455            25,239
  Retained earnings                            117,360           108,841
  Cost of common stock in treasury            (  7,858)         (  6,710)      
  Deferred cost - restricted stock            (  1,574)         (  2,418)
  Notes receivable - stock options            (    471)         (    472)
                                              --------          --------
     Total Shareholders' Equity                132,912           124,480
                                              --------          -------- 
     Total Liabilities and 
      Shareholders' Equity                   $ 567,005         $ 509,683
                                              ========          ========



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