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Exhibit 10.55

NON QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
OF
FRESH CHOICE, INC.

        This unfunded Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (hereinafter
referred to as the "Plan"), effective as of December 1, 2001, is hereby adopted
and established by FRESH CHOICE, INC. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")
and will be maintained by the Company for the purpose of providing benefits for
certain individuals as provided herein.

ARTICLE I

ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

        Section 1.1  All management or highly compensated employees who reach
the level of Senior Directors and Vice Presidents or higher with the Company,
and have been identified within the Company and selected to participate in the
Plan by the Board of Directors of the Company, or the President of the Company
are eligible to become and remain Participants in the Plan.

        Section 1.2  The individuals described in Section 1.1 shall be eligible
to participate in the Plan and may do so by filing a written election with the
Company in the form attached or other form approved by the Company. In the first
year in which a Participant becomes eligible to participate in the Plan, the
newly eligible Participant may make an election to defer compensation for
services to be performed subsequent to the election within 14 days after the
effective date the person becomes eligible. Except as otherwise provided herein,
elections to defer payment of compensation must be made 30 days before the
beginning of the calendar quarter for which the compensation is payable.

        Section 1.3  Contributions.

        A.    The Company shall establish and maintain a separate Trust
Agreement ("Trust Agreement Under the Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
of Fresh Choice, Inc.") within which shall be maintained separate accounts in
the name of each Participating Employee. Each account shall be credited no later
than each year with the amounts provided for under subsections B, C and D set
forth below.

        B.    Deferred Compensation. The amount of each Participant's deferred
compensation, as set forth on the Election from each Participant, shall be
credited to this account together with the Matching Contribution, as set forth
hereafter, as of the date the deferred compensation otherwise would be payable.
Any Participant to whom an amount is credited under the Plan shall be deemed a
general, unsecured creditor of the Company.

        C.    Matching Contributions. At the discretion of the Board of
Directors, the Company may contribute a Matching Contribution to the account of
each Participant in the Plan which contribution, if made, to be subject to the
Vesting provisions set forth in Section 3.2. The amount of such Matching
Contribution shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the
Board of Directors each year independent of the decision of the Board for any
prior year.

        D.    Account Earnings. As of the end of each calendar quarter following
the first contribution (or more frequently), the balance in the account of each
Participant held in the Trust established hereunder shall be credited with the
earnings (or Losses) which have occurred during such period.

        Section 1.4 Deferral Elections.

        A.    Any Participant may defer all or any portion of his or her
compensation otherwise payable to him or her by the Company for the calendar
year beginning after the date of said election as he or she may specify in said
written election to the Company, and the amounts so

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deferred shall be paid only as provided in this Plan. Any Participant may change
the amount of, or suspend, future deferrals with respect to compensation
otherwise payable to him or her for the quarter beginning after the date of
change or suspension as he or she may specify by written notice to the Company.
If a Participant elects to suspend deferrals, the Participant may only make a
new election to again become a Participant in the Plan no less than 30 days
before the beginning of the next or any following calendar quarter for which the
compensation is payable.

        B.    In addition, the Participant may make a Special Election within
30 days prior to the payment of any Bonus or Special Compensation payable in the
future to the Participant by making the Special Election on the form provided by
the Company. Such Deferral shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as
set forth above with regard to any other Deferral.

ARTICLE II

INVESTMENT OF THE FUNDS

        Section 2.1.  Investment Authority.    All investment decisions with
regard to the assets of the Trust shall be exercised by Trustee named therein or
the person designated by Trustee, and the Trustee may grant to each Plan
Participant the right to direct the Trustee as to the investments of the assets
held in the account of such Participant.

        Section 2.2  To the extent the Plan Participant exercises investment
authority over the assets held in the Trust for the benefit of such Participant,
neither the Trustee or the Company shall have any liability or responsibility to
the Participant for the results of such directed investments.

ARTICLE III

DISTRIBUTION

        Section 3.1  On the Company's normal payroll check date for the first
full pay period following the date on which a Participant's employment with the
Company and all other related employers of the Company (as determined under
Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code) terminates for any reason including
death, distribution of the amount credited to the Participant's account in
accordance with this Plan shall commence to or with respect to the Participant
in accordance with either of the alternatives set forth below as selected by the
Participant. Selection of an alternative shall be made at the time the
Participant first becomes eligible to receive benefits under the Plan. The
alternative forms of distribution shall be:

        A. lump sum; or

        B. substantially equal bi-weekly installments in accordance with the
Company's regular payroll cycle over a period not to exceed three (3) years.
Interest credited to a Participant's deferred compensation account as of the
valuation date preceding the date of the next distribution shall be added to the
Participant's account and distributed as a part of the next installment.
Distribution shall be made or commence effective with the check date for the
first full pay period following the date on which the Participant's employment
with the Company and any other related employers of the Company (as determined
under Section 414 of the Internal Revenue Code) terminates. Subsequent
installments, if any, will be made bi-weekly in accordance with the Company's
regular payroll cycle following the date of the first installment. Each such
installment, if any, shall include interest credited to the balance of the
Participant's accounts. The final installment will be the balance of the
Participant's deferred compensation account and interest credited to the
account. However, upon the request of a Participant whose account is in the
process of an installment distribution, the Board of Directors of the Company,
in its sole discretion and without any obligation to do so, may accelerate any
or all payments credited to said Participant.

        Section 3.2  The Matching Contributions contributed to the account of
the Participant, plus the earnings thereon, shall be subject to the following in
the case of a distribution which is payable on account of a termination of
service for reasons other than death, disability, hardship and a hostile

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takeover. The Matching Contributions (plus earnings thereon) shall be payable
according to the following VESTING SCHEDULE:

Years of Service

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  % Vested in Match/earnings.

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  1   20 % 2   40 % 3   60 % 4   80 % 5   100 %

        In the event that all, or any portion, of the distribution payable to a
Participant or his Beneficiary hereunder shall not be fully vested and therefore
forfeited, such forfeited portion shall be returned to the Company.

        Section 3.3  If a Participant should die before distribution of the full
amount of the account described in this Plan has been made to the Participant,
any remaining amounts shall be distributed to the Participant's beneficiary by
the method designated by the Participant in writing delivered to the Company at
the time the Participant first elected to become a Participant in the Plan. If a
Participant has not designated a beneficiary, or if no designated beneficiary is
living on the date of distribution, then, notwithstanding any provision herein
to the contrary, such amounts shall be distributed to such Participant's estate
in a lump sum distribution as soon as administratively feasible following such
Participant's death.

        Section 3.4  In the event a Participant incurs an unforeseeable
emergency, the Participant may make a written request to the Company for a
hardship withdrawal from his or her account established under the Plan. An
unforeseeable emergency is a severe financial hardship to the Participant
resulting from a sudden and unexpected illness or accident of the Participant or
of a dependent (as defined in Section 152(a) of the Code) of the Participant,
loss of the Participant's property due to casualty, or other similar
extraordinary and unforeseeable circumstances arising as a result of events
beyond the control of the Participant. Withdrawals of amounts because of an
unforeseeable emergency are only permitted to the extent reasonably needed to
satisfy the emergency need. This section shall be interpreted in a manner
consistent with Sections 1.457-2(h)(4) and 1.457-2(h)(5) of the Treasury
Regulations.

        Section 3.5  The Participant shall also be entitled to request a
distribution of all accounts whenever it appears that there may be a "Hostile
Takeover". "Hostile Takeover" shall mean the occurrence of the following:

        (A) during any period of two (2) consecutive years beginning on or after
the date hereof, the persons who were members of the Board immediately before
the beginning of such period (the "Incumbent Directors") cease (for any reason
other than death) to constitute at least a majority of the Board or the board of
directors of any successor to the Company, provided that, any director who was
not a director as of the date hereof shall be deemed to be an Incumbent Director
if such director was elected to the Board by, or on the recommendation of or
with the approval of, at least two-thirds of the directors who then qualified as
Incumbent Directors either actually or by prior operation of the foregoing
unless such election, recommendation or approval occurs as a result of an actual
or threatened election contest or other actual or threatened solicitation of
proxies or contests by or on behalf of a person other than a member of the
Board; or

        (B) any person (as defined in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act and as
used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)thereof), excluding the Company, any subsidiary
of the Company and any employee benefit plan sponsored or maintained by the
Company or any subsidiary of the Company (including any trustee of any such plan
acting in his capacity as trustee), becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined
in Rule 1 3d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company

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representing thirty percent (30%) of the total combined voting power of the
Company's then outstanding securities other than pursuant to a transaction
approved by at least two-thirds of the directors who then qualify as Incumbent
Directors.

        Section 3.6  Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if, at any
time, a court or the Internal Revenue Service determines that an amount in a
Participant's account is includable in the gross income of the Participant and
subject to tax, the Board of Directors of the Company may, in its sole
discretion, permit a lump sum distribution of an amount equal to the amount
determined to be includable in the Participant's gross income.

ARTICLE IV

AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF PLAN

        The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plan at any
time. Any such termination shall be effective as of the end of the calendar year
during which notification is given to each Participant. Notification will be by
first class mail, addressed to each Participant at the Participant's last known
address, or by other notice acknowledged in writing by the Participant. Any
amounts credited to an account of any Participant shall remain subject to the
provisions of the Plan and distribution will not be accelerated because of the
termination of the Plan. No amendment or termination shall directly or
indirectly reduce the balance of any account described in this Plan as of the
effective date of such amendment or termination. No additional credits or
contributions will be made to the accounts of the Participants under the Plan
after termination of the Plan, but interest may continue to be credited to the
accounts of the Participants under the Plan until all benefits are distributed
to the Participants or to their beneficiaries. Upon termination of the Plan,
distribution of amounts credited to the accounts of the Participants shall be
made to the Participants or their beneficiaries in accordance with Article III
of this Plan.

ARTICLE V

CLAIMS PROCEDURE

        Section 5.1  For purposes of handling claims with respect to this Plan,
the "Claims Reviewer" shall be the Company, unless another person or
organizational unit is designated by the Company as Claims Reviewer.

        Section 5.2  An initial claim for benefits under the Plan must be made
by the Participant or his or her beneficiary in accordance with the terms of the
Plan through which the benefits are provided. Not later than 90 days after
receipt of such a claim, the Claims Reviewer will render a written decision on
the claim to the claimant, unless special circumstances require the extension of
such 90-day period. If such extension is necessary, the Claims Reviewer shall
provide the Participant or the Participant's beneficiary with written
notification of such extension before the expiration of the initial 90-day
period. Such notice shall specify the reason or reasons for such extension and
the date by which a final decision can be expected. In no event shall such
extension exceed a period of 90 days from the end of the initial 90-day period.
In the event the Claims Reviewer denies the claim of a Participant or the
beneficiary in whole or in part, the Claims Reviewer's written notification
shall specify, in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant, the
reason for the denial; a reference to the Plan or other document or form that is
the basis for the denial; a description of any additional material or
information necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim; an explanation as
to why such information or material is necessary; and an explanation of the
applicable claims procedure. Should the claim be denied in whole or in part and
should the claimant be dissatisfied with the Claims Reviewer's disposition of
the claimant's claim, the claimant may have a full and fair review of the claim
by the Company upon written request therefore submitted by the claimant or the
claimant's duly authorized representative and received by the Company within
60 days after the claimant receives written notification that the claimant's
claim has been denied. In connection with such review, the claimant or the
claimant's duly authorized representative shall be entitled to review pertinent
documents and submit the claimant's views as to the issues, in writing. The
Company shall act to deny or accept the

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claim within 60 days after receipt of the claimant's written request for review
unless special circumstances require the extension of such 60-day period. If
such extension is necessary, the Company shall provide the claimant with written
notification of such extension before the expiration of such initial 60-day
period. In all events, the Company shall act to deny or accept the claim within
120 days of the receipt of the claimant's written request for review. The action
of the Company shall be in the form of a written notice to the claimant and its
contents shall include all of the requirements for action on the original claim.
In no event may a claimant commence legal action for benefits the claimant
believes are due the claimant until the claimant has exhausted all of the
remedies and procedures afforded the claimant by this Article V.

ARTICLE VI

ADMINISTRATION

        Section 6.1  The right of a Participant or the Participant's beneficiary
to receive a distribution hereunder shall be an unsecured claim against the
general assets of the Company, and neither a Participant nor his or her
designated beneficiary shall have any rights in or against any amount credited
to any accounts under this Plan or any other assets of the Company. The Plan at
all times shall be considered entirely unfunded both for tax purposes and for
purposes of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended. Any funds invested hereunder shall continue for all purposes to be part
of the general assets of the Company and available to its general creditors in
the event of bankruptcy or insolvency. Accounts under this Plan and any benefits
which may be payable pursuant to this Plan are not subject in any manner to
anticipation, sale, alienation, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance,
attachment, or garnishment by creditors of a Participant or a Participant's
beneficiary. The Plan constitutes a mere promise by the Company to make benefit
payments in the future. No interest or right to receive a benefit may be taken,
either voluntarily or involuntarily, for the satisfaction of the debts of, or
other obligations or claims against, such person or entity, including claims for
alimony, support, separate maintenance and claims in bankruptcy proceedings.

        Section 6.2  The Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of
the Company, which shall have the authority, duty and power to interpret and
construe the provisions of the Plan as the Board deems appropriate including the
authority to determine eligibility for benefits under the Plan and the authority
to delegate these functions to any person within the Company who shall
thereafter be designated as the "Plan Administrator". The Board, or its
designated representative, shall have the duty and responsibility of maintaining
records, making the requisite calculations and disbursing the payments
hereunder. The interpretations, determinations, regulations and calculations of
the Board or the Plan Administrator shall be final and binding on all persons
and parties concerned. Any benefits payable under this Plan will be paid only if
the Board or the Plan Administrator decides in its discretion that the applicant
is entitled to them.

        Section 6.3  Expenses of administration shall be paid by the Company.
The Board of Directors of the Company shall be entitled to rely on all tables,
valuations, certificates, opinions, data and reports furnished by any actuary,
accountant, controller, counsel or other person employed or retained by the
Company with respect to the Plan.

        Section 6.4  The Board of Directors of the Company shall furnish
individual quarterly statements of accrued benefits to each Participant, or
current beneficiary, in such form as determined by the Board of Directors or as
required by law.

        Section 6.5  The sole rights of a Participant or beneficiary under this
Plan shall be to have this Plan administered according to its provisions, to
receive whatever benefits he or she may be entitled to hereunder, and nothing in
the Plan shall be interpreted as a guaranty that any funds in any trust which
may be established in connection with the Plan or assets of the Company will be
sufficient to pay any benefit hereunder. Further, the adoption and maintenance
of this Plan shall not be construed as

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creating any contract of employment between the Company and any Participant. The
Plan shall not affect the right of the Company to deal with any Participants in
employment respects, including their hiring, discharge, compensation, and
conditions of employment.

        Section 6.6  The Company may from time to time establish rules and
procedures which it determines to be necessary for the proper administration of
the Plan and the benefits payable to an individual in the event that individual
is declared incompetent and a conservator or other person legally charged with
that individual's care is appointed. Except as otherwise provided herein, when
the Company determines that such individual is unable to manage his or her
financial affairs, the Company may pay such individual's benefits to such
conservator, person legally charged with such individual's care, or institution
then contributing toward or providing for the care and maintenance of such
individual. Any such payment shall constitute a complete discharge of any
liability of the Company and the Plan for such individual.

        Section 6.7  The Plan may be continued after a sale of assets of the
Company, or a merger or consolidation of the Company into or with another
corporation or entity only if and to the extent that the transferee, purchaser
or successor entity agrees to continue the Plan. In the event that the Plan is
not continued by the transferee, purchaser or successor entity, then the Plan
shall be terminated subject to the provisions of Article IV.

        Section 6.8  Each Participant shall keep the Company informed of his or
her current address and the current address of his or her designated
beneficiary. The Company shall not be obligated to search for any person. If
such person is not located within three (3) years after the date on which
payment of the Participant's benefits payable under this Plan may first be made,
payment may be made as though the Participant or his or her beneficiary had died
at the end of such three year period.

        Section 6.9  Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary,
neither the Company nor any individual acting as an employee or agent of the
Company shall be liable to any Participant, former Participant, designated
beneficiary, or any other person for any claim, loss, liability or expense
incurred in connection with the Plan, unless attributable to fraud or willful
misconduct on the part of the Company or any such employee or agent of the
Company.

        Section 6.10  All questions pertaining to the construction, validity and
effect of the Plan shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the United
States and to the extent not preempted by such laws, by the laws of the State of
California.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan is executed and delivered on this 17th day
of December, 2001 by the following officers who have been duly authorized to
adopt the Plan on the day and year first written above.

    FRESH CHOICE, INC.
 
 
By:
/s/ Everett F. Jefferson

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President
 
 
By:
/s/ Joan M. Miller

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Secretary

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Exhibit 10.55

NON QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN OF FRESH CHOICE, INC.