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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

|/x/ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000

OR

|/ / | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from  to .

Commission File Number 0-20792

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FRESH CHOICE, INC.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

77-0130849(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)485 Cochrane Circle, Morgan Hill, CA

95037-2831(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(408) 776-0799

Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:None

Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value(Title of Class)

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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 definite proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K  / /

Approximate
aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Stock held by nonaffiliates of the registrant (based on the closing sales price of such stock as reported in the Nasdaq
National Market) on March 7, 2001 was $8,453,000. Excludes shares of Common Stock held by directors, officers and each person who holds 5% or more of the outstanding Common Stock at
March 7, 2001 because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This exclusion is not a conclusive determination of such status for other purposes.

Number
of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of March 7, 2001 was 5,834,021.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

|Documents                                                                             |  | Form 10-K Reference
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|(1) Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for May 24, 2001 |  | Part III           

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FRESH CHOICE, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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|PART I                      |          | 3 
|                            | Item 1.  |    | BUSINESS                                                                              |         
|                            | Item 2.  |    | PROPERTIES                                                                            |         
|                            | Item 3.  |    | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS                                                                     |         
|                            | Item 4.  |    | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS                                   |         
|PART II                     |          | 15
|                            | Item 5.  |    | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS                 |         
|                            | Item 6.  |    | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA                                                               |         
|                            | Item 7.  |    | MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |         
|                            | Item 7a. |    | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK                            |         
|                            | Item 8   |    | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA                                           |         
|                            | Item 9.  |    | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE  |         
|PART III                    |          | 25
|                            | Item 10. |    | DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT                                    |         
|                            | Item 11. |    | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION                                                                |         
|                            | Item 12. |    | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT                        |         
|                            | Item 13. |    | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS                                        |         
|PART IV                     |          | 26
|                            | Item 14. |    | EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K                      |         
|SIGNATURES                  |          | 45
|INDEX TO FORM 10-K EXHIBITS |          | 46
|FORM 10-K EXHIBITS          |          |   

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PART I

Certain statements set forth in or incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including anticipated store openings,
planned capital expenditures, settlement of lease obligations and trends in or expectations regarding the Company's operations, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties.
Actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors as set forth under the heading "BusinessBusiness Risks". In particular, the Company's plans to
open new restaurants could be affected by the Company's ability to locate suitable restaurant sites, construct new restaurants in a timely manner and obtain additional financing.

Item 1. BUSINESS.

As of March 7, 2001, the Company operated 49 restaurants, 46 restaurants operate under the "Fresh Choice" and "Zoopa" brand names and 3 operate under
the "Fresh Choice Express" brand name. The Company operates 37 restaurants in California, 4 restaurants in the state of Washington and 8 restaurants in Texas, including the three Fresh Choice Express
restaurants. Fresh Choice and Zoopa restaurants feature an extensive selection of healthy, high-quality, freshly-made specialty and traditional salads, hot pasta, pizza, hot
baked potatoes, soups, fresh breads and muffins, frozen yogurt and other desserts, offered in a limited-service format. The Company's goal is to create a distinctive dining experience that combines
the selection, quality and ambiance of full-service, casual restaurants with the convenience and value appeal of traditional buffet restaurants.

The
Fresh Choice and Zoopa restaurants use only fresh produce and high-quality ingredients in its menu offerings. Fresh produce is delivered a minimum of four days per
week to each restaurant, and all menu items are prepared on-site. To reinforce the Company's commitment to freshness, many of the Company's food offerings are prepared in exhibition-style
cooking areas throughout the day. Guests make their selections from salads, soups, baked potatoes, hot pasta, pizza, muffins, breads, bakery goods, fresh fruit, frozen yogurt and specialty desserts.
Rotisserie chicken and side dishes are served in Texas and selected rural California locations.

The
Company believes that it provides its guests an excellent price/value relationship by offering unlimited servings for a current single price of $6.79 at weekday lunch, $6.99 for
Saturday and Sunday lunch,
$7.99 at dinner, and $4.49 for children up to age 12 with children under five free, in most locations, plus the cost of a beverage. The Company's wide variety of high-quality food and
attractive prices are designed to appeal to a broad range of guests, including families, business professionals, students and senior citizens. In addition, the Company believes the concept appeals to
health-conscious diners who are focused on the nutritional content of their meals.

The
Company views its commitment to its employees or crewmembers as critical to its long-term success. The Company depends on a high rate of repeat business, and views the
quality of its crewmember interaction with guests as an important element of its strategy. By providing extensive training and competitive compensation, the Company seeks to foster a strong corporate
culture and encourage a sense of personal commitment from crewmembers at all levels. The Company believes that its strong culture helps it attract and retain highly-motivated crewmembers who provide
its guests with a level of service superior to that traditionally associated with limited-service restaurants.

The
Company acquired the Zoopa trade name and three Zoopa restaurants in fiscal 1997 and currently operates its four (4) Washington restaurants and one (1) restaurant in
San Antonio, Texas under the Zoopa name. The Company did not open any new Fresh Choice or Zoopa restaurants in fiscal 2000; however, the Company did open one new test Fresh Choice Express in Texas.
The Company has generally attempted to cluster its restaurants in each market area to benefit from operating and advertising efficiencies, enhance brand-name recognition, and discourage
competition.

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In December 1998, the Company recorded a $3.7 million store closure charge for the closure of four previously impaired under-performing restaurants and for the closure
of two additional restaurants where it decided not to renew the leases. The charge also included the impairment of two additional restaurants in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-lived Assets to be Disposed Of." ("SFAS No. 121") The Company closed three of these restaurants in 1998 and another
at the beginning of 2000. After significant improvement in operating performance at the two remaining locations, management reversed its decision to not renew the lease on one location and in 2000
reversed its decision to close the other restaurant.

In
accordance with the Company's continuing strategy to dispose of under-performing restaurants, the Company closed a previously impaired restaurant in the third quarter of 1999 and
recorded a store closure and asset impairment charge of $443,000, primarily for the estimated lease settlement and other closure costs. In addition, during the fourth quarter the Company wrote down
the assets of another restaurant, as its lease expired in 2000, recording a non-cash charge of $172,000 which was offset by the reversal of $157,000 of excess accruals resulting from the
settlement of the 1998 restaurant closures for less than the previously estimated costs.

During
the second quarter of 2000, the Company reversed its decision to close the remaining restaurant identified for closure in 1998 based upon continued improved performance and
accordingly reversed the reserve provided for the restaurant. The Company also made the decision to close its last remaining restaurant in Houston due to continued poor performance. In addition, the
Company recorded an asset impairment expense of $171,000 for one under-performing restaurant. The Company also recorded a lease termination charge of $332,000 for the buyout and termination of the
lease on a former Fresh Choice restaurant in the Washington D.C. market that the Company sold in 1996.

The
Company was incorporated in California on October 20, 1986 under the name Gourmet California, Inc. In August 1988, the Company was recapitalized as a result
of a merger with Moffett Partners, Inc., and the survivor of the merger was re-named Fresh Choice, Inc. Effective December 4, 1992, the Company was reincorporated in
Delaware. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the "Company" or "Fresh Choice" mean Fresh Choice, Inc. and its predecessors.

Strategy

The Company's objective is to create a distinctive dining experience that combines the selection, quality and ambiance of full-service, casual
dining restaurants with the convenience and value appeal of traditional buffet restaurants. Each element of the Company's strategy is designed to exceed guests' expectations, encourage repeat
business, and establish a significant presence in each of its targeted markets. The key elements of the Company's strategy include the following:

Fresh, Healthy, High-Quality Food.The Company is committed to using only fresh produce and
high-quality ingredients in its menu offerings. Fresh produce is delivered a minimum of four days per week to each restaurant, and all menu items are prepared on-site. To
reinforce the Company's commitment to freshness, many of the Company's food offerings are prepared in separate exhibition-style cooking areas throughout the day. The Company maintains stringent
quality standards in identifying, purchasing and preparing fresh food and ingredients.

Extensive Food Selection.The restaurant's broad selection of food offerings is designed to appeal to a wide range of
guests. Each restaurant features a selection of specialty salads daily, prepared from recipes developed by the Company, as well as salad ingredients and a variety of dressings that allow guests to
create their own salads. Each restaurant also offers a selection of delicious freshly-prepared soups, hot pasta with a variety of signature sauces, pizza, hot breads, muffins and other bakery goods,
baked potatoes, fruits, frozen yogurt and other desserts. Rotisserie chicken and side dishes are served in Texas and selected rural California locations.

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Excellent Price/Value Relationship.The Company believes its pricing strategy, for offering unlimited servings, is an
excellent price/value alternative to other casual dining restaurants. Discounts are provided for young children and senior citizens through the Company's Masters Club.

Commitment to Guest Service.The Company is committed to providing its guests with a level of service superior to that
traditionally associated with limited-service restaurants. Fresh Choice depends upon a high rate of repeat business, and views the quality of its crewmember interaction with guests as critical to its
long-term success. By providing extensive training and competitive compensation, the Company believes it fosters a strong corporate culture and encourages a sense of personal commitment
from crewmembers at all levels.

The
Company devotes substantial attention and resources to maintaining the cleanliness and consistent high-quality presentation of the salad bar and other exhibition
cooking areas in order to enhance the visual appeal of the Company's offerings.

Distinctive Design and Casual Atmosphere.The Company devotes significant resources to the design and decor of its
restaurants. The restaurants have a flexible design which can accommodate a variety of available sites. The Company's new restaurant design and decor incorporated into its new restaurants and the
current Fresh Choice restaurants remodel plan, uses an interior design that is in the style of an open-air international marketplace, like a farmer's market. The food is displayed in
colorful arcades with fun and distinctive signage segregating each arcade section.

Restaurant Locations.The Company's site selection strategy is generally to cluster its restaurants in each of its
target markets in order to realize operating and marketing efficiencies, enhance brand-name recognition, and discourage competition.

Restaurant Economics

For the 53 weeks ended December 31, 2000, the 46 Fresh Choice and Zoopa restaurants open throughout the entire period generated average net sales of
approximately $1,651,000 and average cash flow, after occupancy expenses, of approximately $268,000 or 16.2% of net sales. During fiscal 2000 the Company did not open any new Fresh Choice or Zoopa
restaurants. The Company opened the last two
new Fresh Choice restaurants in Texas during fiscal 1998 at an average cash cost of $1,140,000, not including pre-opening expenses.

Concept and Menu

Each Fresh Choice and Zoopa restaurant features a salad bar offering signature specialty tossed and prepared salads with an extensive choice of salad
ingredients and dressings. All specialty tossed salads and specialty prepared salads are clearly marked, and low-fat and fat-free items are prominently identified. Throughout
the day several crewmembers maintain the salad bar and replenish individual salads and ingredients from the opposite side of the salad bar, minimizing interference with guests. Separate
exhibition-style arcades offer fresh soups, hot pasta dishes, pizza, baked potatoes, hot breads, muffins and other bakery goods, fresh fruits, frozen yogurt and other desserts. Rotisserie chicken and
side dishes are served in Texas and selected rural California locations. During peak hours, each guest is escorted to his or her table. Each guest may obtain unlimited refills of all food dishes, soft
drinks, lemonade, coffee and tea. The Company is also actively improving the aesthetic appeal of its restaurants by enhancing the merchandising of many of the fresh products used daily in the arcades
to create a more inviting, warm, and visually abundant atmosphere.

The
Company has developed proprietary recipes for a broad assortment of specialty salads, soups, pasta sauces, and muffins. In each product category, the restaurants offer several
standard dishes daily, and rotates additional offerings to provide variety for the Company's many repeat guests. Each category also contains daily offerings that are particularly low in fat. Because
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produce and other ingredients in its dishes and is not overly dependent on any individual recipe, it is able to substitute dishes and ingredients in the event that weather conditions or supply factors
lead to high prices or shortages of particular produce items or other ingredients. The Company believes that the flexibility of its menu allows it to accommodate regional tastes.

Salads.The restaurants offer signature specialty tossed salads and specialty prepared salads, each of which is made
from recipes created by the Company, and salads made by the guest from a broad assortment of salad ingredients. The salad bar in each restaurant features specialty tossed salads that are prepared
exhibition-style and are rotated frequently.

Each
day the salad bar features a selection of specialty prepared salads from among the Company's more than 50 recipes. The Company's salad bar also offers more than 40 salad
ingredients and toppings, allowing guests to create their own salad. The ingredients include various types of lettuce and a broad assortment of vegetables, cheeses, and other toppings. The Company
offers 10 dressings and a selection of gourmet oils and vinegars.

Soups.The restaurants offer a variety of soups selected daily from among its more than 50 soup recipes. All soups are
prepared on-site utilizing fresh produce and other high-quality ingredients, and include low-fat and non-fat selections.

Pasta.The restaurants offer high quality pasta with a selection of two or three freshly prepared signature sauces.

Pizza.The restaurants offer three-cheese pizza fresh from the oven all day long. In addition low fat vegetarian,
pepperoni or other topped pizzas may be offered.

Muffins and Breads.The restaurants offer a variety of muffins daily, including a low-fat muffin, selected
from among its more than 70 muffin recipes. All muffins are baked in the exhibition bakery area and are replenished frequently to ensure warmth and freshness. The restaurants also offer a variety of
freshly baked breads, including sourdough french bread, harvest bread and herbed bread sticks.

Rotisserie Chicken (Texas and selected California locations only).These restaurants offer a savory herb crusted
rotisserie chicken served with a variety of side dishes including mashed red potatoes, stuffing and macaroni and cheese.

Desserts.The restaurants offer an assortment of desserts, including fresh fruits, tapioca, chocolate pudding, frozen
yogurt, tasty cakes, and a triple chocolate decadence brownie.

Beverages.The restaurants offer an assortment of fruit juices, fresh lemonades and flavored iced teas. Fresh Choice
also offers sodas and sparkling waters, and in most restaurants, beer and wine. Refills of juices, lemonade, soft drinks, coffee and tea are provided at no extra cost to our guests.

Guest Service

The Company is committed to providing a superior level of service in order to distinguish itself from traditional limited-service restaurants. During peak
hours, guests are escorted from the salad bar to a table. Crewmembers are in the dining area during meal hours to ensure each guest leaves the restaurant with the intent to return. Guest servers
provide follow up beverage service, clean and bus tables, and attend to other guest needs.

The
Company devotes substantial attention and resources to maintaining the cleanliness and consistent high-quality presentation of the salad bar and other exhibition
cooking areas in order to enhance the visual appeal of the Company's food offerings. The restaurant's crewmembers are present behind the salad bar and in the exhibition cooking areas to replenish and
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and to assist guests in serving themselves. All crewmembers in each restaurant are required to maintain a high standard of dress and grooming.

The
Company actively solicits guest input through several sources. In the restaurant, comment cards are prominently displayed in several areas and guests can also submit their
comments via the Company's web site.

Restaurant Design

The Company's restaurants utilize a 60-foot salad bar, with the cash registers placed at the end of the salad bar in most of the restaurants before
the guest has access to the other food service areas. A few of the Company's restaurants have been designed so that the cash registers are positioned toward the front of the restaurant to provide
guests with direct access to the various food service areas. The Company's last two new restaurants opened in Texas in 1998. These restaurants incorporate an open, colorful, fun, brighter, more
inviting decor package and a more efficient layout. This new look has been incorporated into the Company's recently completed remodel program.

The
Company's restaurants range from 4,800 to 10,000 square feet, seating from 108 to 308 guests. The Company's average Fresh Choice restaurant is approximately 6,912 square feet and
seats approximately
229 guests. Many of the Company's restaurants provide limited outdoor seating. The flexible design of the restaurants enables the Company to take advantage of a broad range of available sites.

Remodeling

Remodeling is an integral part of the Company's strategic plan. Restaurants typically require remodeling every five to seven years. The Company has
incorporated many of the design elements of its Zoopa restaurants into its remodeling plans. Twenty-two (22) restaurants were remodeled and three previously remodeled restaurants
received the new salad bar top in 2000. The Company invested approximately $1,700,000 in these remodels in 2000. The remodeling of these restaurants completed the Company's remodel program.

Site Selection

To date, the Company has located its restaurants in regional malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. The Company considers the location of each
restaurant to be critical to its long-term success, and management devotes significant effort to the investigation and evaluation of potential sites. The site selection process focuses on
market area demographics including targets for population, household income and education, as well as site specific characteristics including daytime traffic volumes and patterns, visibility,
accessibility and availability of adequate parking. The Company also reviews potential competition and guest activity at other restaurants operating in the area. The Company believes that its
flexibility in utilizing its different restaurant layouts gives it a competitive advantage in selecting sites. The Company requires approximately six to twelve months after identifying a site to
complete negotiation of a lease and construct and open a new restaurant. While the Company currently leases most of its restaurant sites and expects to lease virtually all of its sites in the future,
it may purchase one or more sites for construction of new restaurants if available on acceptable financial terms. Currently, the Company owns land and buildings at two of its restaurant sites and owns
buildings on leased land at six others.

Expansion Strategy

The Company did not open any new Fresh Choice or Zoopa restaurants in 2000 or 1999 and currently plans to open three additional Fresh Choice restaurants in
2001. In 2000, the Company opened its second test Fresh Choice Express unit in Texas and a third test location opened in Texas at the beginning of 2001. The Fresh Choice Express is designed for office
buildings and other high traffic captive locations utilizing our local restaurants for much of the prep work, thus keeping capital and operating costs down. Further

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expansion of the Fresh Choice Express concept will be based upon an evaluation of the results in these test locations. In addition, the Company frequently reviews the operating performance and
profitability of its restaurants, and, to the extent they do not meet expectations for operating performance, restaurants will be evaluated for possible closure.

By
clustering restaurants, the Company seeks to benefit from advertising and operating efficiencies. In addition, clustering allows the Company to capture more of the available guest
base and to discourage competition. To the extent that the Company elects to open new restaurants in clusters outside of its existing Northern California markets, the Company expects that these
restaurants may benefit from certain volume purchasing discounts and operating efficiencies generally applicable to its Northern California restaurants.

The
Company currently operates all of its existing restaurants, and has no current plans to offer franchises or to begin purchasing rather than leasing its restaurant sites on a
regular basis.

There
can be no assurance that the restaurants will be successful outside the Company's existing Northern California markets, in locations where the Company has limited operating
experience, where the weather is more seasonal, or where regional tastes and restaurant preferences may be different. In addition, the Company's ability to resume an expansion strategy will depend
upon a variety of factors, including the selection and availability of suitable restaurant locations, the construction of new restaurants in a timely manner, the availability of capital to finance
expansion, equipment costs and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. As the Company resumes expansion, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in opening
the number of restaurants anticipated, that those restaurants will be opened in a timely manner, or that, if opened, those restaurants will be operated profitably.

Marketing and Promotion

The Company's marketing strategy in its existing markets is to increase unaided brand awareness toward building top-of-mind recall of
the Fresh Choice or Zoopa brand resulting in increased usage among targeted consumers.

The
Company intends to maximize exposure within its target market with a consistent program of high impact, four color, broad reaching mediums such as freestanding inserts in key
newspapers. These
tactics are designed to leverage both the high level of brand awareness and build a positive identifiable perception of Fresh Choice and Zoopa in the mind of the consumer. Additionally, by
consistently providing a positive dining experience, the Company believes it benefits from significant word-of-mouth advertising.

In
new markets, the marketing strategy is to build brand name awareness where no or very low awareness exists. The Company intends to accomplish this through the use of appropriate
local advertising mediums and creative messages. Prior to opening each new restaurant, the Company typically sponsors fund-raisers and pre-opening parties in the restaurant
with local charities or schools to build community relationships and attract customers to the restaurant.

Restaurant Operations and Management

Management and Crewmembers.The Company has endeavored to establish a strong corporate identity and culture and to
maintain quality and consistency in its restaurants through the careful training of personnel and the establishment of rigorous standards relating to food purchasing and preparation and maintenance of
the serving areas and facilities. Responsibility for managing the Company's restaurant operations is currently shared by seven regional managers, who report to the Senior Vice President of Operations
who reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer. Regional managers are generally responsible for four to ten restaurants.

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The
management staff of a typical Fresh Choice restaurant consists of one general manager, two or three restaurant managers and a shift manager. The Company externally recruits most
of its restaurant managers, virtually all of whom have prior restaurant management experience. Most of the Company's current general managers have been promoted from restaurant managers. All newly
hired managers participate in the Company's training course. Each restaurant also employs approximately 40 hourly crewmembers, many of whom work part-time. The general manager of
each restaurant is responsible for the day-to-day operation and profitability of the restaurant. To enhance quality, service, cleanliness, maintenance and safety, the Company
has developed detailed systems, procedures and controls with respect to labor and food cost standards, food preparation, planning and scheduling. The Company's culture emphasizes a sense of ownership
and entrepreneurship. The Company maintains a variety of programs to reward excellent service and performance by each crewmember at the restaurant level. In addition to a competitive base salary, the
Company has incentive plans that rewards restaurant managers based upon achieving sales and profit targets, controlling costs, quality of operations and tenure with the Company.

Food Purchasing.The Company has designed systems for determining order quantities and has developed preparation
methods that together ensure freshness, maximize usage and minimize waste. Most food items are purchased on a centralized basis to ensure uniform quality and adequate supplies, and to obtain
competitive prices. To the extent possible, the Company purchases food items pursuant to fixed-price, long-term contracts that are not subject to minimum quantity requirements. All produce
is purchased from sources that have been pre-qualified to meet the Company's specifications. Produce is delivered directly to individual restaurants. At each restaurant, the management
team is responsible for assuring that all deliveries meet the Company's guidelines regarding freshness and quality. The Company believes alternate sources are available for all products.

Recipe Development.The Company's food development efforts focus on introducing compelling and innovative new recipes,
as well as upgrading the flavor profiles and presentation standards of existing recipe favorites. Seasonal and upscale produce items are rotated into the salad bar product mix to continue to have "the
best salad bar in the business".

Training and Support.The Company believes that its training programs have been successful in developing commitment to
the Company, a consistent level of execution, and high-quality guest service. Upon joining Fresh Choice, each restaurant manager participates in a training course that covers all aspects
of restaurant operations and develops management skills. New managers also attend Fresh Choice University within the first three months of joining Fresh Choice. All crewmembers are instructed through
a combination of written materials and hands-on training prior to their performance being validated by a certified trainer and restaurant management. In addition, the Company creates and
facilitates management and hourly crewmember workshops that apply to and support the Company's current goals and objectives.

Information Systems.Each restaurant is equipped with a computer containing programs to perform crewmember timekeeping
and daily cash and sales reporting. The automation of these important administrative responsibilities reduces the time spent by restaurant managers preparing daily reports of cash, deposits, sales,
sales mix and guest counts, labor costs, and food waste. Reports are run and distributed automatically to regional managers each morning as well as compiled for executive management review. Payroll
information is processed every two weeks at the restaurants and transmitted electronically to the corporate office, where the information is interfaced with the Company's outside payroll service.

Financial
controls are maintained centrally through a computerized accounting system at the Company's corporate office. Sales are posted electronically to the general ledger from the
central cash and sales database. Profit and loss statements are compiled every four weeks by the accounting department and provided to the general managers and regional managers for analysis and
comparison to the Company's budgets.

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Hours of Restaurant Operation.Most of the Company's restaurants are open seven days a week, typically from
11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Competition

The Company's restaurants compete with the rapidly growing mid-price, full-service casual dining segment; with traditional
limited-service buffet, soup, and salad restaurants; and, increasingly, with quick-service outlets. The Company's competitors include national and regional chains, as well as local owner-operated
restaurants. Key competitive factors in the industry are the quality and value of the food products offered, quality and speed of service, price, dining experience, restaurant location and the
ambiance of facilities. The Company believes that it competes favorably with respect to these factors, although many of the Company's competitors have been in existence longer than the Company, have a
more established market presence, and have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than the Company, which may give them certain competitive advantages. The Company believes
that its ability to compete effectively will continue to depend in large measure upon its ability to offer a diverse selection of high-quality, fresh food products with an attractive
price/value relationship.

Government Regulation

Each of the Company's restaurants is subject to various federal, state and local laws, regulations and administrative practices affecting its business, and
must comply with provisions regulating health and sanitation standards, equal employment, minimum wages and licensing for the sale of food and alcoholic beverages. Difficulties or failures in
obtaining or maintaining required beer and wine licenses or other required licenses or approvals could delay or prevent the opening of new restaurants or adversely affect the operations of existing
restaurants. The Company has no reason to believe that any of such future license applications would not be approved.

Trademarks and Service Marks

"Fresh Choice", "Zoopa", "The Ultimate Soup & Salad Bar", "Fresh Choice Masters Club" and "Fresh Choice Express" are registered marks of the Company.
The Company is also pursuing federal registration of its logo. The Company's policy is to strenuously police the use of its marks and to oppose infringement of its marks.

Employees

As of March 7, 2001, the Company had approximately 1,876 crewmembers. These included approximately 1,673 hourly restaurant crewmembers, of whom
approximately 1,015 were part-time crewmembers, approximately 156 full-time restaurant managers and trainees and approximately 47 full-time corporate management and
staff. None of the Company's crewmembers is represented by a labor union. The Company believes that its employee relations are excellent.

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Executive Officers of the Registrant

The executive officers of the Company as of March 7, 2001 are as follows:

|Name                 |  | Age |  | Position                                                 
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|Everett F. Jefferson |  | 62  |  | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director          
|David E. Pertl       |  | 48  |  | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer        
|Tim G. O'Shea        |  | 53  |  | Senior Vice President, Marketing                         
|Joan M. Miller       |  | 49  |  | Senior Vice President, Human Resources                   
|Tina E. Freedman     |  | 40  |  | Senior Vice President, Product Development and Purchasing
|Steven A. Adkins     |  | 35  |  | Senior Vice President, Operations                        

Mr. Jefferson
was elected President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company in February 1997. Mr. Jefferson has an extensive background in
restaurant operations. From June 1996 to February 1997 Mr. Jefferson was an independent consultant. From June 1993 to June 1996 Mr. Jefferson was President
and Chief Executive Officer of Cucina Holding, Inc., the operator of Java City coffee and bakery. From March 1990 to June 1993 he was an independent consultant and independent
restaurant operator. From May 1987 to March 1990 he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Skipper's, Inc. From May 1986 to April 1987 he was President of
Kings Table, Inc. Earlier in his career Mr. Jefferson was with Pizza Hut, Inc. for five years including three years as Senior Vice President of Operations and was with Saga
Corporation for ten years including two years as Regional Director of the Southeast and Caribbean.

Mr. Pertl
joined Fresh Choice in January 1997 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and was named a Senior Vice President in December 1998.
Mr. Pertl was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Summit Family Restaurants, Inc., a publicly-held family style restaurant company, from September 1989 until
July 1996, when Summit was acquired. From September 1977 to September 1989 he
held various financial positions with Ponderosa, Inc., including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January 1987 to September 1989.

Mr. O'Shea
joined Fresh Choice in March 1996 as Vice President, Marketing and was named a Senior Vice President in December 1998. From July 1991 to
March 1996 he was Vice President, Marketing for retail and foodservice products for W.R. Grace and Co., a food processor. Mr. O'Shea has over 25 years of experience in restaurant
management and marketing including positions as Vice President of Foodservice Marketing for Culinary Brands, Inc. from January 1987 to June 1991 and Vice President and General
Manager of the hotel foodservices division of Saga Corporation from October 1975 to January 1987.

Ms. Miller
joined Fresh Choice in June, 1995 as Vice President, Human Resources and was named a Senior Vice President in December 1998. From March 1992 to
March 1995 she was Vice President, Human Resources for Medallion Mortgage Co., a mortgage banking company. From March 1990 to March 1992 she was an attorney with Littler Mendelson
Fastiff Tichy & Mathiason, specializing in labor law. From 1981 to 1990 Ms. Miller was Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Pacific Western Bank.

Ms. Freedman
joined Fresh Choice in May 1992 as a restaurant manager and was named Vice President, Product Development and Purchasing in August 1996, was elected
as an executive officer in March 1997 and was named a Senior Vice President in December 1998. Ms. Freedman has held various positions at Fresh Choice, including Director of
Product Development from April 1995 to August 1996, Director of Training from December 1994 to April 1995, Regional Manager from October 1993 to
December 1994, and General Manager from September 1992 to October 1993. From September 1982 to May 1992 she was Director of Food Services for Macy's, California, a
retail/restaurant company.

Mr. Adkins
joined Fresh Choice in September 1991 as a restaurant manger, was named Vice President, Operations in December 1998 and was named a Senior Vice
President and elected as an

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executive officer in March 2000. Mr. Adkins has held various positions at Fresh Choice, including Director of Operations from May 1998 to December 1998, Regional Manager
from January 1995 to May 1998, and General Manager from November 1992 to January 1995.

Business Risks

Certain characteristics and dynamics of the Company's business and of financial markets in general create risks to the Company's long-term success
and to predictable financial results. These risks include:

Operating Losses and Historical Declines in Comparable Store Sales.The Company's profitability began to decline in the
second half of 1994. In the fourth quarter of 1994, the Company reported its first operating loss, and reported operating losses in both 1995 and 1996. The Company reported a modest profit in 1997 but
again incurred an operating loss in 1998. The Company reported a profit for both 1999 and 2000. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue to be profitable over the long or short term.

Beginning
late in the third quarter of fiscal 1994, the Company began reporting comparable store sales declines. Comparable store sales continued to decline in each quarter through
the end of 1998. The Company reported comparable store sales declines of 4.6%, 15.3%, 5.9%, 2.7% and 4.8% for fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. During 1999 and 2000, the
Company reported positive comparable store sales in each quarter and reported a comparable store sales increase of 3.5% and 7.3% for fiscal years 1999 and 2000, respectively. There can be no assurance
that comparable store sales will continue to improve.

Expansion.The Company believes its growth depends to a significant degree on its ability to open new restaurants and
to operate such restaurants profitably. While the Company intends to resume its expansion with three new Fresh Choice restaurants planned for 2001, there can be no assurance that these restaurants
will be successful. The Company's ability to successfully implement an expansion strategy will depend on a variety of factors, including the selection and availability of affordable sites, the
selection and availability of capital to finance restaurant expansion and equipment costs, the ability to hire and train qualified management and personnel, the ability to control food and other
operating costs, and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control.

The
Company's expansion plans may include entering new geographic regions in which the Company has no previous operating experience. There can be no assurance that the concept will be
successful in regions outside of California, Texas and Washington where tastes and restaurant preferences may be different.

Geographic Concentration.As of March 7, 2001, 37 of the Company's 49 restaurants were located in California,
primarily in Northern California. Accordingly, the Company is susceptible to fluctuations in its business caused by adverse economic conditions in this region. In addition, net sales at certain of
the Company's restaurants have been adversely affected when a new Company restaurant has been opened in relatively close geographic proximity, and such pressure may depress annual comparable store
sales. There can be no assurance that expansion within existing or future geographic markets will not adversely affect the individual financial performance of Company restaurants in such markets or
the Company's overall results of operations. In addition, given the Company's present geographic concentration in Northern California, adverse weather conditions in the region or negative publicity
relating to an individual Company restaurant could have a more pronounced adverse affect on net sales than if the Company's restaurants were more broadly dispersed.

California Energy Crises.California is in the midst of an energy crisis that could disrupt the Company's operations
and increase the Company's expenses. In the event of an acute power shortage, when power reserves for California fall below 1.5%, electricity providers have on some occasions implemented, and may in
the future implement, rolling blackouts. If blackouts interrupt the power supply

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to Company restaurants, such restaurants would temporarily be unable to continue operations. Any such interruption in an individual Company restaurant's ability to continue operations would result in
lost revenue. In addition, as a result of the energy crisis many of the electricity suppliers have raised their rates substantially. Because the Company has a large percentage of its restaurants in
California, its operating costs will be affected by this increase in electricity prices. As a result, the Company's operating results are likely to be affected by the current California energy crisis.

Volatility of Stock Price.The market price of the Company's Common Stock has fluctuated substantially since the
initial public offering of the Common Stock in December 1992. Changes in general conditions in the economy, the financial markets or the restaurant industry, natural disasters or other
developments affecting the Company or its competitors could cause the market price of the Company's Common Stock to fluctuate substantially. In addition, in recent years the stock market has
experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had significant effect on the market prices of securities issued by many companies, including the Company, for reasons sometimes
unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. Any shortfall in the Company's net sales or earnings from levels expected by securities analysts could have an immediate and significant
adverse effect on the trading price of the Company's Common Stock in any given period. Additionally, such shortfalls may not become apparent until late in the fiscal quarter, which could result in an
even more immediate and significant adverse effect on the trading price of the Company's Common Stock.

Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations.The Company's restaurants have typically experienced seasonal fluctuations, as
a disproportionate amount of net sales and net income are generally realized in the second and third fiscal quarters. In addition, the Company's quarterly results of operations have been, and may
continue to be, materially impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and restaurant closings. The fourth quarter normally includes 16 weeks of operations as compared with 12 weeks for each of
the three prior quarters. The fourth quarter of 2000 included 17 weeks. As a result of these
factors, net sales and net income in the fourth quarter are not comparable to results in each of the first three fiscal quarters, and net sales and net income can be expected to decline in the first
quarter of each fiscal year in comparison to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. Comparable store sales, which had been negative for four consecutive years through fiscal year 1998, may again
turn negative.

Dependence on Key Personnel.The success of the Company depends on the efforts of key management personnel. The
Company's success will depend on its ability to motivate and retain its key crewmembers and to attract qualified personnel, particularly general managers, for its restaurants. The Company faces
significant competition in the recruitment of qualified crewmembers.

Restaurant Industry.The restaurant industry is affected by changes in consumer tastes, as well as national, regional
and local economic conditions and demographic trends. The performance of individual restaurants, including the Company's restaurants, may be affected by factors such as traffic patterns, demographic
considerations, and the type, number and location of competing restaurants. In addition, factors such as inflation, increased food, labor and crewmember benefit costs, and the availability of
experienced management and hourly crewmembers may also adversely affect the restaurant industry in general and the Company's restaurants in particular. Restaurant operating costs are affected by
increases in the minimum hourly wage, unemployment tax rates, and various federal, state and local governmental regulations, including those relating to the sale of food and alcoholic beverages. There
can be no assurance that the restaurant industry in general, and the Company in particular, will be successful.

Competition.The Company's restaurants compete with the rapidly growing mid-price, full-service
casual dining segment; with traditional limited-service buffet, soup, and salad restaurants; and, increasingly, with quick-service outlets. The Company's competitors include national and regional
chains, as well as local owner-operated restaurants. Key competitive factors in the industry are the quality and value of the food products offered, quality and speed of service, price, dining
experience, restaurant location and the ambiance of facilities. Many of the Company's competitors have been in existence longer than the

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Company, have a more established market presence, and have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than the Company, which may give them certain competitive advantages. The
Company believes that its ability to compete effectively will continue to depend in large measure upon its ability to offer a diverse selection of high-quality, fresh food products with an
attractive price/value relationship.

Ability to Obtain Additional Financing.The Company intends to resume restaurant expansion in 2001. The Company's
ability to implement an expansion strategy will depend upon a variety of factors,
including its ability to obtain funds. The Company believes its near-term capital requirements can be met through its existing cash balances, cash provided by operations and its available
loan and security agreement. However, the Company may seek additional financing to provide greater flexibility toward improving its operating performance. There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to obtain additional financing when needed on acceptable terms or at all.

Control by Major Shareholder.Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership ("Crescent") holds 1,187,906 shares of
Series B non-voting convertible preferred stock, which is convertible into Series A voting convertible preferred stock at any time at the option of the holder. Upon
conversion, holders of Series A preferred stock would be entitled to vote with common stockholders and would have a separate right to approve certain corporate actions, such as amending the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, effecting a merger or sale of the Company, or making a fundamental change in the Company's business activity. In addition, because the Company did not
achieve a specified earnings target in 1998, the holders of Series A preferred stock would have the right to elect a majority of the Company's Board of Directors. These factors could have the
effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company and, as a result, could discourage acquisition bids for the Company and limit the price that investors are willing to pay
for shares of common stock.

Item 2. PROPERTIES.

The Company currently owns both the land and buildings at two of its restaurant locations, and owns restaurant buildings on leased land at six other locations.
The Company leases all of its other restaurant locations, but may purchase future restaurant locations where it believes it is cost-effective to do so. The Company's restaurants are
located in regional malls, strip centers, and freestanding locations.

The
Company's restaurants range from 4,800 to 10,000 square feet seating from 108 to 308 guests. Many of the Company's restaurants provide limited outdoor seating.

Restaurant
locations leased by the Company are typically leased under "triple net" leases that require the Company to pay real estate taxes, maintenance costs and insurance premiums
and, in many cases, to pay contingent rentals based on sales in excess of specified amounts. Generally, the leases have initial terms of ten to twenty years, with options to renew for additional
periods, which range from five to fifteen years. Of the Company's current leases all, except seven, have remaining terms or renewal options extending more than five years following the date of this
report. Of these seven, two expire in 2002, two in 2003 and three in 2004. The Company's management is currently negotiating to extend the leases expiring in 2002 and 2003. However, there can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to extend these leases on favorable terms or at all. To the extent the Company is unable to extend these leases, or secure alternative locations on favorable
terms, the Company's operating results would be adversely impacted.

The
Company currently leases a separate facility for its executive headquarters pursuant to a lease that expires July 31, 2010. The Company believes that such facility is
adequate for its office space requirements through fiscal 2001. If additional space is required in the future, the Company further believes that suitable facilities can be leased on commercially
reasonable terms.

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Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations. As of the date of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, the Company is not engaged in any legal proceedings that are expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition or results of operations.

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

None.

PART II

Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

Stock Information.Fresh Choice, Inc.'s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the
Symbol: SALD. At March 7, 2001, 5,834,021 shares were owned by 327 stockholders of record. The
following are the Company's common stock high and low closing sales prices for the fiscal years 1999 and 2000:

1999

High

LowFirst Quarter

23/4

134/64Second Quarter

27/8

2Third Quarter

23/4

17/8Fourth Quarter

21/4

15/8


2000

High

LowFirst Quarter

61/8

21/8Second Quarter

53/8

21/8Third Quarter

39/16

25/16Fourth Quarter

27/8

15/8


Fresh
Choice, Inc. had its initial public offering on December 9, 1992 at a price of $13.00. Fresh Choice, Inc. had a follow-on public offering on
July 15, 1993 at a price of $25.00.

The
Company has not paid cash dividends on its common stock, and presently intends to continue this policy in order to retain its earnings for the development of the Company's
business. In addition, the Company's current loan and security agreement prohibits the payment of dividends.

On
September 13, 1996, the Company sold to Crescent Real Estate Equities Ltd. ("Crescent") 1,187,906 shares of Series B Non-Voting Convertible
Participating Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock"), and granted Crescent an option to purchase 593,953 shares of Series C Non-Voting Convertible Participating
Preferred Stock, which expired in 1999, ("Series C Preferred Stock") (collectively, the "Stock") for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $5.5 million, or $4.63 per share of
Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated April 26, 1996. The Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into Series A Voting Convertible
Participating Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") at any time at the option of the holder, and the Series A, Series B and Series C Preferred Stock is convertible
into Common Stock at any time at the option of the holder. The Company offered and sold the Stock to Crescent, a sophisticated investor who purchased such shares for investment purposes, as
transactions not involving a public offering pursuant to the exemption from registration provisions of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

A five-year summary of selected financial data follows:

|                                                                        |  | December 31,
2000 |        | December 26,
1999 |   | December 27,
1998 |   | December 28,
1997 |        | December 29,
1996 |  
|----------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | ------ | ----------------- | - | ----------------- | - | ----------------- | ------ | ----------------- | -
|
|Net sales                                                               |  | $                 | 77,963 |                   | $ | 74,071            |   | $                 | 73,887 |                   | $
|Operating income (loss)                                                 |  |                   | 1,997  |                   |   | 679               |   |                   | (6,199 | )                 |  
|Net income (loss)                                                       |  |                   | 1,675  |                   |   | 185               |   |                   | (6,443 | )                 |  
|Basic net income (loss) per share                                       |  |                   | 0.29   |                   |   | 0.03              |   |                   | (1.13  | )                 |  
|Diluted net income (loss) per share                                     |  |                   | 0.24   |                   |   | 0.03              |   |                   | (1.13  | )                 |  
|Total assets                                                            |  |                   | 32,159 |                   |   | 31,857            |   |                   | 33,205 |                   |  
|Working capital (deficiency)                                            |  |                   | (2,908 | )                 |   | (3,822            | ) |                   | (7,201 | )                 |  
|Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, including current portion |  |                   | 2,405  |                   |   | 3,242             |   |                   | 1,647  |                   |  
|Stockholders' equity                                                    |  | $                 | 22,001 |                   | $ | 20,212            |   | $                 | 19,946 |                   | $
|Number of restaurants open at end of year                               |  |                   | 48     | **                |   | 50                | * |                   | 51     |                   |  

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

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Certain statements set forth in this discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations including anticipated store openings, planned
capital expenditures and trends in or expectations regarding the Company's operations constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ
materially depending on a variety of factors as set forth under the heading "BusinessBusiness Risks."

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Fresh Choice, Inc. operates limited-service restaurants offering high quality, freshly made specialty and traditional salads, hot pasta, pizza, hot
baked potatoes, soups, fresh breads and muffins, frozen yogurt and other desserts. The Company operated 48 restaurants at December 31, 2000, 50 restaurants at December 26, 1999, and 51
restaurants at December 27, 1998. The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December. Fiscal year 2000 contained 53 weeks while fiscal years 1999 and 1998 each contained 52 weeks.

After
opening its first restaurant in 1986, Fresh Choice expanded steadily, its early growth driven by the strong unit economics of its restaurants. The Company operated 22
restaurants at the time of its initial public offering in December 1992. With $12,719,000 in net proceeds from its initial offering and an additional $19,609,000 in net proceeds from a
secondary offering in July 1993, the Company accelerated its growth, opening 14 new restaurants in 1993 (including its first two restaurants outside of California), 15 new restaurants in 1994
(including seven restaurants outside of California), seven restaurants in 1995 (of

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which two are located outside of California) and one restaurant in 1996. The Company opened a number of locations which have not reached anticipated sales levels and opened a greater percentage of
restaurants in freestanding buildings. The increase in freestanding units and other refinements and the expansion of the Company's restaurant configuration and decor resulted in an increase in the
Company's initial cash investment in new units. At the same time, the Company experienced unanticipated declines in sales at its restaurants, resulting in part from increased competition in the
casual/family dining sector and greater than expected cannibalization of its existing restaurants. The Company's profitability began to decline in the second half of 1994, and the Company reported its
first operating loss in the fourth quarter of 1994. The Company reported additional operating losses for each quarter of 1995. In 1995, after an analysis of the sales potential and operating economics
of every
Fresh Choice restaurant, the Company finalized and announced a restructuring plan to help restore profitability. The plan included closing as many as ten of the Company's restaurants, of which seven
restaurants were included in a reserve for closures, and a partial write-down of assets to estimated fair value for thirteen other restaurants. The Company recorded a $23.9 million
restructuring charge in 1995 in connection with the plan. At year end 1995, the Company closed three restaurants.

The
Company continued to incur an operating loss for 1996. As of year end 1996, the Company had closed or sold eleven restaurants, including the sale of two restaurants and the
closure of a third restaurant in the Washington, D.C. market.

During
1997, the Company successfully introduced a number of cost control programs, which resulted in the Company reporting a profit of $333,000 in 1997. The Company closed no
additional restaurants in 1997 but identified one restaurant for closure at the end of its lease term in 1998. The restaurant closed in 1998 with no material financial impact.

In
the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company announced a plan, which provided for the closure of four previously impaired restaurants, the closure of two additional restaurants at the
end of their lease terms in 1999, and a write-down of restaurant assets to fair market value for two other restaurants. The Company recorded a $3,710,000 store closure and asset impairment
charge in connection with the plan which was implemented in response to the continued poor operating performance of the four previously-impaired restaurants, the cannibalization of sales resulting
from over-building in the Company's core Northern California market and lower-than-anticipated sales at certain new restaurants. The Company closed three of these
restaurants in 1998 and another at the beginning of 2000. After significant improvement in operating performance at the two remaining locations, management reversed its decision to not renew the lease
on one location and in 2000 reversed its decision to close the other restaurant.

During
1999, the Company reported four consecutive quarters of comparable store sales growth. This sales growth, along with the continued management of costs, resulted in the Company
reporting a profit of $185,000 in 1999. The Company closed two restaurants in 1999. In accordance with the Company's strategy to dispose of under-performing restaurants, the Company closed a
previously impaired restaurant in the third quarter of 1999 and recorded a store closure and asset impairment charge of $443,000, primarily for the estimated lease settlement and other closure costs.
In accordance with the Company's continuing strategy to close restaurants that compete with other Fresh Choice restaurants, the Company sold the property and equipment of another restaurant, received
cash proceeds of $692,000 and recorded a gain of $452,000. In addition, during the fourth quarter, the Company wrote down the assets of another restaurant whose lease expired in 2000, recording a
non-cash charge of $172,000 which was offset by the reversal of $157,000 of excess accruals resulting from the settlement of the 1998 restaurant closures for less than previously estimated
costs.

During
2000, the Company again reported four consecutive quarters of comparable store sales growth. Through December 31, 2000 the Company has had eight consecutive quarters of
comparable store sales growth. This sales growth, along with the continued management of costs, resulted in the Company reporting a profit of $1,675,000 in 2000. The Company closed three restaurants
in 2000. The Company

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closed one restaurant in accordance with the plan announced in 1998 at the beginning of 2000. During the second quarter of 2000, the Company reversed its decision to close the remaining restaurant
identified for closure in 1998 based upon continued improved performance and accordingly reversed the reserve provided for the restaurant. The Company also made the decision to close its last
remaining restaurant in Houston due to continued poor performance. In addition, the Company recorded an asset impairment expense of $171,000 for one under-performing restaurant. The Company also
recorded a lease termination charge of $332,000 for the buyout and termination of the lease on a former Fresh Choice restaurant in the Washington D.C. market that the Company sold in 1996.

The
following table presents the components of average operating income on a per restaurant basis; based on the average number of Fresh Choice restaurants open during the year (the
Company's Fresh Choice Express restaurants are excluded):

|                                      |                                | 2000                     |       | 1999 |       | 1998 |     
|------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------ | ----- | ---- | ----- | ---- | ----
|
|NET SALES                             |                                | $                        | 1,637 |      | 100.0 | %    | $   
|                                      |                                |                          |       |      |       |      |     
|COSTS AND EXPENSES:                   |                                |                          |       |      |       |      |     
|                                      | Cost of sales                  |                          |       | 389  |       | 23.7 |     
|                                      | Restaurant operating expenses: |                          |       |      |       |      |     
|                                      |                                | Labor                    |       |      | 515   |      | 31.5
|                                      |                                | Occupancy and other      |       |      | 473   |      | 28.9
|                                      | Depreciation and amortization  |                          |       | 77   |       | 4.7  |     
|                                      |                                |                          |       |      |       |      |     
|                                      |                                | Total costs and expenses |       |      | 1,454 |      | 88.8
|                                      |                                |                          |       |      |       |      |     
|RESTAURANT OPERATING INCOME           |                                | $                        | 183   |      | 11.2  | %    | $   
|                                      |                                |                          |       |      |       |      |     
|Average Fresh Choice restaurants open |                                |                          | 47.1  |      |       |      |     
|                                      |                                |                          |       |      |       |      |     

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The following table sets forth items in the Company's statements of operations as a percentage of sales:

|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           | 2000                     |        | 1999   |        | 1998 |     
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ------ | ------ | ------ | ---- | ----
|
|NET SALES                                                                                 |                                                                                                                           | $                        | 77,963 |        | 100.0  | %    | $   
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|COSTS AND EXPENSES:                                                                       |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|                                                                                          | Cost of sales                                                                                                             |                          |        | 18,615 |        | 23.9 |     
|                                                                                          | Restaurant operating expenses:                                                                                            |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           | Labor                    |        |        | 24,587 |      | 31.5
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           | Occupancy and other      |        |        | 22,462 |      | 28.8
|                                                                                          | Depreciation and amortization                                                                                             |                          |        | 3,703  |        | 4.8  |     
|                                                                                          | General and administrative expenses                                                                                       |                          |        | 6,271  |        | 8.0  |     
|                                                                                          | Gain on sale of property and equipment                                                                                    |                          |        |       |        |     |     
|                                                                                          | Store closure and asset impairment expenses                                                                               |                          |        | 328    |        | 0.4  |     
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           | Total costs and expenses |        |        | 75,966 |      | 97.4
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)                                                                   |                                                                                                                           |                          | 1,997  |        | 2.6    |      |     
|                                                                                          | Interest income                                                                                                           |                          |        | 185    |        | 0.2  |     
|                                                                                          | Interest expense                                                                                                          |                          |        | (461   | )      | (0.6 | )   
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|                                                                                          | Interest expense, net                                                                                                     |                          |        | (276   | )      | (0.4 | )   
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE |                                                                                                                           |                          | 1,721  |        | 2.2    |      |     
|Provision for income taxes                                                                |                                                                                                                           |                          | 46     |        | 0.1    |      |     
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE                  |                                                                                                                           |                          | 1,675  |        | 2.1    |      |     
|                                                                                          | Cumulative effect of change in accounting principleadoption of SOP 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" |                          |        |       |        |     |     
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     
|NET INCOME (LOSS)                                                                         |                                                                                                                           | $                        | 1,675  |        | 2.1    | %    | $   
|                                                                                          |                                                                                                                           |                          |        |        |        |      |     

Net sales.In 2000, net sales increased $3.9 million, or 5.3%, to $78.0 million. Sales increased
$6.4 million at the Company's 46 restaurants open in both 2000 and 1999. The five restaurants closed in 1999 and 2000 accounted for a $3.2 million decline in sales. The Fresh Choice
Express restaurants opened in 1999 and 2000 contributed $0.7 million to the net sales increase.

In
1999, net sales increased $0.2 million, or 0.1%, to $74.1 million. Sales increased $2.1 million at the Company's 48 restaurants open in both 1999 and 1998. The
six restaurants closed in 1998 and 1999 accounted for a $2.7 million decline in sales. One new restaurant opened in 1998 and one Fresh Choice Express opened in 1999, which contributed
$0.8 million to net sales.

The
Company utilizes an 18-month basis for reporting comparable store sales which management believes represents a more realistic indication of the base business trends.
On this basis, comparable store sales increased 7.3% in 2000 (excluding the extra week of sales) following an increase of 3.5% in 1999 and a decrease of 4.8% in 1998. Comparable store guest counts
increased 7.9% in 2000 following declines of 1.9% in 1999 and 6.1% in 1998.

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The comparable store average check decreased 0.5% in 2000 reflecting increased coupon redemptions and increased 5.5% and 1.4% in 1999 and 1998, respectively, primarily reflecting
price increases in response to federal and state-mandated increases in the minimum wage and other cost increases.

Cost of sales.Cost of sales (food and beverage costs) were 23.9%, 24.5% and 26.2% of net sales in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Food and beverage costs declined as a percentage of sales each year due to the combined effect of controlling food cost per guest and increases in the average check in 1999 and 1998. In
addition, food costs benefited from the Company's food program which manages cost through an efficient product rotation while maintaining a quality menu offering to the guest. Cost efficiencies
experienced with new products and production methods also contributed to lower food costs.

Restaurant Operating Expenses.Restaurant operating expenses (labor, occupancy and other) were 60.3%, 62.5% and 64.7%,
of net sales in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. In 2000, labor was 1.0% of sales lower than 1999, despite average wage increases, due to increased sales as well as labor savings from improved food
production and scheduling methods. In 1999, the fixed cost portion of labor became lower as a percentage of sales, despite average wage increases, due to a higher average check. In addition, labor
costs benefited from labor savings resulting from improved production methods. As a result, labor costs in 1999 were 0.4% of sales lower than in 1998. Occupancy and other costs in 2000 were 1.2% of
sales lower than 1999 due primarily to the higher average sales. In 1999, occupancy and other costs were 1.8% of sales lower than 1998 primarily due to the impact of the higher average check and lower
food promotion costs.

Depreciation and Amortization.Depreciation and amortization expenses were 4.8%, 4.8% and 5.1% of sales in 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively. 2000 was flat with 1999, despite the higher average sales, due to the higher expenses resulting primarily from the remodeling program. The 1999 decrease is primarily the result
of a decline in amortization of start-up costs and higher average store sales.

General and Administrative Expenses.General and administrative expenses were 8.0%, 7.3% and 7.4% of sales in 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively. General and administrative expenses increased $826,000 in 2000 primarily due to the extra week of salary and expenses, increased accruals for expected incentive payouts,
costs to relocate the Company's headquarters and increased legal and litigation expenses. Continued controls over spending and staffing contributed to a $22,000 decline in general and administrative
expenses in 1999.

Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment.In accordance with the Company's continuing strategy to close restaurants that
compete with other Fresh Choice restaurants, the Company sold the property and
equipment of one restaurant in the third quarter of 1999. The Company received cash proceeds of $692,000 and recorded a gain of $452,000 in 1999.

Store Closure and Asset Impairment Expenses.In the fourth quarter of 1998, the Company recorded a store closure and
asset impairment charge for the closure of four restaurants, the closure of two additional restaurants at the end of their lease terms in 1999, and a write-down of restaurant assets to
fair market value for two other restaurants. In 1998, the Company recorded a $3,710,000 store closure and asset impairment charge which consisted of (1) a $2,415,000 non-cash charge
for the write-down of restaurant assets to fair market value of which $725,000 related to the six restaurants identified for closure and $1,690,000 related to the write-down of
restaurant assets to fair market value for two other restaurants and (2) a $1,295,000 charge for the estimated cash costs associated with restaurant closures and settlement of lease
obligations. Fair value for the write-down of assets at restaurants was estimated based on the present value of expected future cash flows.

In
1998, the Company closed three restaurants identified for closure and negotiated cash payments to settle the lease obligations. The Company closed another restaurant, whose lease
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of 2000. After significant improvement in operating performance at the two remaining locations, management reversed its decision to not renew the lease on one location and in 2000 reversed its
decision to close the other restaurant.

In
1999, in accordance with the Company's strategy to dispose of underperforming restaurants, the Company closed a previously impaired restaurant in the third quarter and recorded a
$443,000 store closure and asset impairment charge which consisted of a $27,000 non-cash charge for the write down of assets to fair value and a $416,000 charge for the estimated cash
costs associated with the restaurant closure and settlement of lease obligations. In addition, during the fourth quarter, the Company wrote down the assets on another restaurant whose lease expired in
2000 recording a non-cash charge of $172,000 which was offset by the reversal of $157,000 of excess accruals resulting from the settlement of the 1998 restaurant closures for less than the
previously estimated costs. The impairment charge for the restaurant closed at the end of its lease in 2000 was determined based on the expected cash flows over the remaining lease term, as compared
to the net book value of the restaurant assets at the time the Company determined this lease would not be renewed.

In
2000, the Company reversed its decision to close one restaurant previously identified for closure based upon continued improved performance and accordingly reversed the reserve of
$395,000 provided for the restaurant. In addition, the Company made the decision to close its last remaining restaurant in
Houston due to continued poor performance and recorded a non-cash charge of $5,000 for the write-down of assets to fair value and a $206,000 charge for the cash costs
associated with the restaurant closure and settlement of the lease obligation. In addition, the Company recorded a charge of $332,000 for the buyout and termination of the lease on a former Fresh
Choice restaurant in the Washington D.C. market that the Company sold in 1996. This was the only restaurant remaining in which the Company had assigned the lease but was not relieved of its liability
in the event of a default. The assignee closed the restaurant in late 2000 and the landlord looked to Fresh Choice for performance under the lease. Fresh Choice did not believe it was economically
feasible to take over operations of the restaurant and believed the best long-term solution was the buyout and termination of the lease. The Company also recorded a charge of $9,000
resulting from the settlement of restaurant closures for more than the previously estimated costs. In addition, the Company recorded an asset impairment expense of $171,000 for one under-performing
restaurant. The impairment charge for this restaurant was determined based on the expected cash flows over the remaining lease term, as compared to the net book value of the restaurant assets.

The
Company reviews the cash flow of each restaurant throughout any given reporting period, and performs an impairment review of its investment in property and equipment at any given
restaurant during a reporting period if deemed necessary based on the restaurant's cash flow performance. At least annually, the Company conducts an impairment review of its investment in property and
equipment for all of its restaurants.

Of
the twenty restaurants closed by the Company, nine restaurants were outside the Company's core California market. Three closed restaurants, including two restaurants which were
sold, were in the Washington, D.C. market. Four closed restaurants were in Texas, two in Dallas and two in Houston. Two closed restaurants were in the greater Seattle, Washington market area. The
Company had opened one of the closed restaurants in 1998, one in 1997, four in 1995, nine in 1994, one in 1993, two in 1992, one in 1989 and one in 1988.

Interest Income.Interest income was $185,000 in 2000, $82,000 in 1999 and $12,000 in 1998. In 2000 and 1999, the
Company received increased interest income from higher cash balances in its bank accounts.

Interest Expense.Interest expense was $461,000 in 2000, $506,000 in 1999 and $256,000 in 1998. Interest expense
consisted primarily of fees and interest related to the Company's long-term borrowings in 2000 and 1999 and capital lease obligations for equipment leases. Interest expense increased in
1999 primarily due to long-term borrowings under the Company's new loan and security agreement and additional capital lease obligations.

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Provision for Income Taxes.The Company recorded an income tax provision for 2000, despite net operating loss
carryforwards available to offset taxable income, due to projected fiscal 2000 net income being subject to alternative minimum tax. In 1999, the Company offset currently taxable income with available
net operating loss carryforwards and, as a result, recorded no tax provision for its operating income. The Company recorded no net tax benefit from its operating losses in 1998 due to valuation
allowances against its net deferred tax assets. The Company's net deferred tax assets consist primarily of the tax benefit related to operating loss carryforwards and asset write-downs, in connection
with store closure reserves, that are not deductible for tax purposes until the assets are disposed. The Company will continue to provide a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets until it
becomes more likely than not, in management's assessment, that the Company's deferred tax assets will be realized.

Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change.In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
issued Statement of Position 98-5 ("SOP 98-5"), "Reporting on the Cost of Start-Up Activities," which requires companies to expense the costs of
start-up activities and organization costs as incurred. The Company adopted SOP 98-5 effective for at the beginning of its fiscal year ending December 26, 1999 and
expensed $70,000 of unamortized pre-opening costs at the time of adoption.

QUARTERLY INFORMATION

The following table sets forth certain quarterly results of operations for 2000 and 1999:

|                                                  |          | Year Ended December 31, 2000 |        | Year Ended December 26, 1999 |  
|------------------------------------------------- | -------- | ---------------------------- | ------ | ---------------------------- | -
|
|
|Net sales                                         |          | $                            | 17,127 |                              | $
|Operating income (loss)                           |          |                              | 336    |                              |  
|Net income (loss)                                 |          |                              | 255    |                              |  
|Net income (loss) per share:                      |          |                              |        |                              |  
|                                                  | Basic*   |                              | $      | 0.04                         |  
|                                                  | Diluted* |                              | $      | 0.04                         |  
|Shares used in computing per share amounts:       |          |                              |        |                              |  
|                                                  | Basic    |                              |        | 5,763                        |  
|                                                  | Diluted  |                              |        | 7,101                        |  
|Number of restaurants open open at end of quarter |          |                              | 49     |                              |  

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The
Company's restaurants experience seasonal fluctuations, as a disproportionate amount of net sales and restaurant operating income are generally realized in the second and third
fiscal quarters. In addition, the Company's quarterly results of operations have been, and may continue to be, materially impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and by restaurant closings.
The fourth quarter normally includes 16 weeks of operations as compared with 12 weeks for each of the three prior quarters. The fourth quarter of 2000 included 17 weeks. As a result of these factors,
net sales and net income in the fourth quarter are not comparable to results in each of the first three fiscal quarters, and net sales and income can be expected to decline in the first quarter of
each fiscal year in comparison to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. Because of prior year operating losses, restaurant closures, the seasonality of the Company's business and the impact of
new restaurant openings, results for any quarter cannot be relied upon as indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary capital requirements have been for the expansion of its restaurant operations and remodeling of its restaurants. The Company has
traditionally financed these requirements with funds from equity offerings, cash flow from operations, landlord allowances, capital equipment leases and short-term bank debt. The Company
does not have significant receivables or inventory and receives trade credit based upon negotiated terms in purchasing food and supplies.

The
Company has a $4,000,000 loan and security agreement (the "Agreement") with a finance company. The Agreement expires on December 29, 2001. During 2000, the Company paid
$300,000 of principal borrowed on a $1,500,000 term loan converted under the Agreement on December 29, 1999. In addition, the Company borrowed and repaid $500,000 during the first quarter under
the terms of the Agreement. On December 31, 2000, the Company had $1,200,000 of long-term debt borrowed under the terms of the Agreement, of which the entire amount was included in
the current portion of long-term obligations as the Agreement expires on December 29, 2001. As of December 31, 2000, the Company had an additional $1,450,000 available for
borrowing under the terms of the Agreement. The Company intends to refinance the balance on this loan with another financial institution when the Agreement expires.

Borrowings
under the Agreement initially bear interest at the prime rate (9.5% at December 31, 2000) plus 1.25% and, once repaid, can be re-borrowed unless
converted to a term loan. The $1,500,000 term loan converted under the Agreement on December 29, 1999 is payable at 1/60th of the converted balance each month plus interest at
1.75% above the prime rate. All borrowings, including any term loans, are fully payable on December 29, 2001. Aggregate borrowings in excess of $2,500,000 bear an additional 0.5% interest. The
Agreement also provides for a monthly collateral monitoring fee and a 0.5% unused line fee.

The
Agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and debt service coverage ratio and to not exceed maximum interest and debt to cash flow ratios and limits its
aggregate indebtedness. The Agreement also requires approval before paying dividends and limits the Company's fixed asset acquisitions based on its operating cash flows.

Long-term
debt at December 31, 2000 also included $1,089,000 of capital lease obligations, of which $604,000 was included in the current portion of
long-term obligations, and a $116,000 note for site construction costs.

Operating
activities for 2000 provided $4,460,000 of cash flows. During the same period, the Company invested $3,735,000 in property and equipment, including the remodeling of
twenty-two restaurants, which completed its remodeling program. In addition, at the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company opened its second Fresh Choice Express test
location and opened a third test location in the first quarter of 2001.

The
store closure reserve of $364,000 at December 31, 2000 consisted of the $32,000 remaining cash payments to be made on an agreement to settle the lease obligation on a
restaurant closed in 2000 and the $332,000 of cash payments to be made for the buyout and termination of the lease on a former Fresh Choice restaurant in the Washington D.C. market that the Company
sold in 1996.

The
Company's outstanding Series B non-voting convertible preferred stock is currently held by one entity and is convertible, at the holders' option, into
Series A voting convertible preferred stock on a one-for-one basis. Although no Series A preferred stock is currently outstanding, holders of Series A
preferred stock, if any, would be entitled to vote with common stockholders on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. When and if issued, the holders of a majority of the outstanding
Series A preferred stock will have a separate right to approve certain corporate actions.

In
fiscal 1998, the Company failed to achieve a specified earnings target (before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of at least $5,500,000 which constituted an event of
default of the terms of the preferred stock agreement and which triggered the right of the Series A preferred stockholders to elect a majority of the Company's Board of Directors. The holder of
the Series B preferred stock has not initiated any action to convert such shares into shares of Series A preferred stock nor has it exercised its

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right to elect a majority of the Board of Directors. Such holder has notified the Company that it has no present intention of exercising such right; however, it has not waived any of its rights under
the agreement.

The
Company's continued growth depends to a significant degree on its ability to open new restaurants and to operate such restaurants profitably. The Company currently has signed
leases for two new Fresh Choice restaurants in its core Northern California market, which are expected to open in 2001. The Company continues to look for sites, primarily in its core Northern
California markets as well as in
Southern California, and expects to open a minimum of three new Fresh Choice restaurants in 2001. In addition, the Company is seeking an additional Fresh Choice Express test location in Texas. The
Company's ability to implement an expansion strategy will depend upon a variety of factors, including its continued profitability and the Company's ability to obtain funds. See "Business Risks"
included herein. The Company believes its operating cash requirements and fiscal 2001 capital requirements can be met through existing cash balances, cash provided by operations and its borrowing
arrangements. The Company may continue to seek additional debt or equity financing to provide greater flexibility toward improving its operating performance and resuming restaurant expansion.

INFLATION

Many of the Company's employees are paid hourly rates related to the federal and state minimum wage laws. Accordingly, increases in the minimum wage could
materially increase the Company's labor costs. In addition, the cost of food commodities utilized by the Company are subject to market supply and demand pressures. Shifts in these costs may have a
significant impact on the Company's food costs. The Company anticipates that increases in these costs may be offset through pricing and other cost control efforts; however, there is no assurance that
the Company would be able to pass such costs on to its guests or that even if it were able to do so, it could do so in a short period of time.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement requires companies to record derivatives on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities measured at fair value. SFAS No. 133, as
amended by SFAS No. 137 and SFAS No. 138, is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company adopted this statement for its fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2001. The Company does not believe that adoption of this statement will impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 7a. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk primarily through its borrowing activities. The Company has not used derivative financial instruments to hedge
such risks. There is inherent roll-over risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of
the variability of future interest rates and business financing requirements. If market rates were to increase immediately by 10 percent from levels at December 31,
2000, the fair value of the Company's borrowings would not be materially affected as borrowings are primarily subject to variable interest rates.

Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

The Company's financial statements as of December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999 and for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended
December 31, 2000, and the Independent Auditors' Report, are included in the report as listed on Page 26 of this Report, Item 14(a).

Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

Not applicable.

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PART III

Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this Report. The Company plans to file its Proxy Statement (the "Proxy Statement") pursuant to
Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Report, and certain information included therein is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

There is incorporated by reference the information relating to the directors of the Company set forth under the caption "Election of Directors" in the Proxy
Statement. Information relating to the executive officers of the Company is set forth in Part I of this Report under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant."

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

There is incorporated by reference the information relating to executive compensation set forth under the caption "Executive Compensation and Other Matters" in
the Proxy Statement.

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

There is incorporated by reference the information relating to ownership of equity securities of the Company by certain beneficial owners and management set
forth under the caption "General InformationStock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the Proxy Statement.

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

There is incorporated by reference the information relating to certain relationships and related transactions set forth under the caption "Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in the Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

The following documents are filed as part of this Report:



Page Nos.Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999

F-1Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2000, December 26, 1999 and December 27, 1998

F-2Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2000, December 26, 1999 and December 27, 1998

F-3Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2000, December 26, 1999 and December 27, 1998

F-4Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

F-5Independent Auditors' Report

F-18




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Fresh Choice, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share and share amounts)

|                                              |                                                                                                                          | December 31,
2000 |        | December 26,
1999 |  
|--------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------- | ------ | ----------------- | -
|ASSETS                                        |                                                                                                                         
|CURRENT ASSETS:                               |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                |                   | $      | 2,918             |  
|                                              | Receivables                                                                                                              |                   |        | 239               |  
|                                              | Inventories                                                                                                              |                   |        | 478               |  
|                                              | Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                |                   |        | 1,253             |  
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Total current assets                                                                                                     |                   |        | 4,888             |  
|PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net                   |                                                                                                                          |                   | 26,529 |                   |  
|LEASE ACQUISITION COSTS, net                  |                                                                                                                          |                   | 220    |                   |  
|DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS                     |                                                                                                                          |                   | 522    |                   |  
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|TOTAL ASSETS                                  |                                                                                                                          | $                 | 32,159 |                   | $
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          |                                                                                                                         
|CURRENT LIABILITIES:                          |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Accounts payable                                                                                                         |                   | $      | 2,019             |  
|                                              | Accrued salaries and wages                                                                                               |                   |        | 1,200             |  
|                                              | Sales tax payable                                                                                                        |                   |        | 631               |  
|                                              | Other accrued expenses                                                                                                   |                   |        | 1,777             |  
|                                              | Store closure reserve                                                                                                    |                   |        | 364               |  
|                                              | Current portion of long-term obligations                                                                                 |                   |        | 1,805             |  
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Total current liabilities                                                                                                |                   |        | 7,796             |  
|CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS                     |                                                                                                                          |                   | 485    |                   |  
|LONG-TERM DEBT                                |                                                                                                                          |                   | 115    |                   |  
|OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                   |                                                                                                                          |                   | 1,762  |                   |  
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Total liabilities                                                                                                        |                   |        | 10,158            |  
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 2 and 7) |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                          |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value; 3.5 million shares authorized; shares outstanding: 2000 and 19991,187,906 |                   |        | 5,175             |  
|                                              | Common stock, $.001 par value; 15 million shares authorized; shares outstanding: 20005,833,282; 19995,762,444          |                   |        | 42,405            |  
|                                              | Accumulated deficit                                                                                                      |                   |        | (25,579           | )
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|                                              | Total stockholders' equity                                                                                               |                   |        | 22,001            |  
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  
|TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    |                                                                                                                          | $                 | 32,159 |                   | $
|                                              |                                                                                                                          |                   |        |                   |  

See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

F-1

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Fresh Choice, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

|                                                                                                                          |                                             | Fiscal Year Ended        |       
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ------
|
|NET SALES                                                                                                                 |                                             | $                        | 77,963
|COSTS AND EXPENSES:                                                                                                       |                                             |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | Cost of sales                               |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | Restaurant operating expenses:              |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             | Labor                    |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             | Occupancy and other      |       
|                                                                                                                          | Depreciation and amortization               |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | General and administrative expenses         |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | Gain on sale of property and equipment      |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | Store closure and asset impairment expenses |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             | Total costs and expenses |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)                                                                                                   |                                             |                          | 1,997 
|                                                                                                                          | Interest income                             |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | Interest expense                            |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          | Interest expense, net                       |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE                                 |                                             |                          | 1,721 
|                                                                                                                          | Provision for income taxes                  |                          |       
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE                                                  |                                             |                          | 1,675 
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting principleadoption of SOP 98-5, "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" |                                             |                          |      
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|NET INCOME (LOSS)                                                                                                         |                                             | $                        | 1,675 
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|Basic net income (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                       |                                             | $                        | 0.29  
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                                                                       |                                             |                          |      
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|Basic net income (loss) per common share                                                                                  |                                             | $                        | 0.29  
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|Shares used in computing basic per share amounts                                                                          |                                             |                          | 5,785 
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|Diluted net income (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                     |                                             | $                        | 0.24  
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                                                                       |                                             |                          |      
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|Diluted net income (loss) per common share                                                                                |                                             | $                        | 0.24  
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       
|Shares used in computing diluted per share amounts                                                                        |                                             |                          | 7,094 
|                                                                                                                          |                                             |                          |       

See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Fresh Choice, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands)

|                           |                                                          | Convertible
Preferred Stock |   |   |       |   |           |        |   |        |   
|-------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | - | - | ----- | - | --------- | ------ | - | ------ | --
|
|
|
|BALANCESDecember 28, 1997 |                                                          | 1,187,906                   |   | $ | 5,175 |   | 5,682,193 |        | $ | 42,139 |   
|                           | Exercise of stock options                                |                             |  |   |       |  |           | 3,654  |   |        | 1 
|                           | Sales of common stock under employee stock purchase plan |                             |  |   |       |  |           | 33,000 |   |        | 64
|                           | Issuance of stock options for consulting services        |                             |  |   |       |  |           |       |   |        | 6 
|                           | Net loss                                                 |                             |  |   |       |  |           |       |   |        |  
|                           |                                                          |                             |   |   |       |   |           |        |   |        |   
|BALANCESDecember 27, 1998 |                                                          | 1,187,906                   |   |   | 5,175 |   | 5,718,847 |        |   | 42,210 |   
|                           | Exercise of stock options                                |                             |  |   |       |  |           | 734    |   |        | 1 
|                           | Sales of common stock under employee stock purchase plan |                             |  |   |       |  |           | 42,863 |   |        | 56
|                           | Issuance of stock options for consulting services        |                             |  |   |       |  |           |       |   |        | 24
|                           | Net income                                               |                             |  |   |       |  |           |       |   |        |  
|                           |                                                          |                             |   |   |       |   |           |        |   |        |   
|BALANCESDecember 26, 1999 |                                                          | 1,187,906                   |   |   | 5,175 |   | 5,762,444 |        |   | 42,291 |   
|                           | Exercise of stock options                                |                             |  |   |       |  |           | 462    |   |        |  
|                           | Sales of common stock under employee stock purchase plan |                             |  |   |       |  |           | 70,376 |   |        | 99
|                           | Issuance of stock options for consulting services        |                             |  |   |       |  |           |       |   |        | 15
|                           | Net income                                               |                             |  |   |       |  |           |       |   |        |  
|                           |                                                          |                             |   |   |       |   |           |        |   |        |   
|BALANCESDecember 31, 2000 |                                                          | 1,187,906                   |   | $ | 5,175 |   | 5,833,282 |        | $ | 42,405 |   
|                           |                                                          |                             |   |   |       |   |           |        |   |        |   

See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

F-3

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Fresh Choice, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Fiscal Year Ended                         |      
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- | -----
|
|OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                                    |                                                                          |                                           |      
|Net income (loss)                                                                        |                                                                          | $                                         | 1,675
|Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Depreciation and amortization                                            |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Cumulative effect of change in accounting principleadoption of SOP 98-5 |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Store closure and asset impairment expenses                              |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Issuance of common stock for consulting services                         |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Loss (gain) on disposal of property                                      |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Deferred rent                                                            |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Change in operating assets and liabilities:                              |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Receivables                               |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Inventories                               |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Pre-opening costs                         |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Accounts payable                          |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Accrued salaries and wages                |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Other accrued expenses                    |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          | Store closure reserve                     |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Net cash provided by operating activities                                |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                                                    |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Capital expenditures                                                     |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Proceeds from sale of property & equipment                               |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Deposits and other assets                                                |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Net cash used in investing activities                                    |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                                                    |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Common stock sales                                                       |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Long-term debtborrowings                                                |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Long-term debtrepayments                                                |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Line of creditborrowings (repayments), net                              |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Capital lease obligationsborrowings                                     |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Capital lease obligationsrepayments                                     |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                      |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                         |                                                                          |                                           | 460  
|CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:                                                               |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Beginning of year                                                        |                                           |      
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | End of year                                                              |                                           | $    
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      
|Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:                                        |                                                                          |                                           |      
|                                                                                         | Cash paid during the year for interest                                   |                                           | $    
|                                                                                         |                                                                          |                                           |      

See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Fresh Choice, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Fiscal Years ended December 31, 2000, December 26, 1999, and December 27, 1998

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of business.Fresh Choice, Inc. (the "Company") is incorporated in Delaware and operates in one
segment consisting of limited-service restaurants, under the names Fresh Choice, Fresh Choice Express and Zoopa, offering freshly-made specialty and traditional salads, hot pasta, pizza,
hot baked potatoes, soups, fresh bread and muffins, frozen yogurt and other desserts. The Company operated 48 restaurants at December 31, 2000 including two Fresh Choice Express restaurants, 50
restaurants at December 26, 1999 including one Fresh Choice Express and 51 restaurants at December 27, 1998.

Basis of presentation.The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Moffett Design
Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances. The Company's fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December. Fiscal year 2000 contained 53 weeks
and fiscal years 1999 and 1998 each contained 52 weeks.

Estimates.The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses as of the dates and for the periods presented.
Such management estimates include the store closure reserve, the valuation allowance for deferred income taxes, and certain other accrued expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents.The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or
less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents.

Fair value of financial instruments.The Company believes that the carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt borrowings approximated fair values at December 31, 2000.

Concentrations.Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentration risk principally consist
of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with what it believes are high credit quality financial institutions.

The
Company has geographic concentration risk as thirty-seven of the Company's forty-eight restaurants are located in California primarily in Northern California. Accordingly, the
Company is susceptible to fluctuations in its business caused by adverse economic conditions in this region.

Inventories.Inventories consist principally of food and supplies stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or
market.

Pre-opening costs.Pre-opening costs consist of the direct costs associated with opening a new
restaurant including the costs of hiring and training the initial workforce. Pre-opening costs have historically been amortized over a twelve-month period commencing with the restaurant
opening. In 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position 98-5 ("SOP 98-5"), "Reporting on the Cost of Start-Up
Activities," which requires companies to expense the costs of start-up activities and organization costs as incurred. The Company adopted SOP 98-5 effective for its fiscal year
beginning December 28, 1998 and expensed $70,000 of unamortized pre-opening costs at the time of adoption.

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Property and equipment.Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 5 to 30 years or the lease term of a restaurant including option periods, as appropriate, not to
exceed 25 years. The Company reviews the cash flow of each restaurant throughout any given reporting period and performs an impairment review of its investment in property and equipment at any
given restaurant during a reporting period if deemed necessary based on the restaurant's cash flow performance. At least annually, the Company performs an impairment review of its investment in
property and equipment for all of its restaurants.

Lease acquisition costs.Lease acquisition costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the
remaining term of the acquired lease including option periods, as appropriate, not to exceed 25 years.

Deferred rent.The Company computes rent expense on a straight-line basis for operating leases that contain
provisions for scheduled rent increases over the lease term. The Company's deferred rent balance consists of the cumulative rent expensed in excess of rent payments since inception of these leases.

Income taxes.Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the estimated future tax effects,
calculated at currently effective tax rates, of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. A valuation allowance related to a
deferred tax asset is recorded until it is deemed more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized.

Net income (loss) per common share.Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted
average of common shares outstanding for the year. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into
common stock. The Company converts common stock options and warrants into dilutive potential shares using the treasury stock method and converts preferred stock into dilutive potential shares using
the "if converted" method.

Stock-based compensation.The Company accounts for stock-based awards to employees using the intrinsic value method in
accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees."

Recently Issued Accounting Standards.In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement requires companies to record derivatives on the balance sheet as
assets or liabilities measured at fair value. SFAS No. 133, as amended by SFAS No. 137 and SFAS No. 138, is effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000. The Company adopted this statement for its fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001. The Company does not believe that adoption of this statement will impact the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

2. Store Closure and Asset Impairment

1998 Store Closure Reserve.In 1998, the Company recorded a $3,710,000 store closure and asset impairment charge which
consisted of (1) a $2,415,000 non-cash charge for the write-down of restaurant assets to fair market value of which $725,000 related to the six restaurants identified
for closure and $1,690,000 related to the write-down of restaurant assets to fair market value for two other restaurants and (2) a $1,295,000 charge for the estimated cash costs
associated with restaurant closures and settlement of

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lease obligations. Fair value for the write-down of assets at restaurants was estimated based on the present value of expected future cash flows.

In
1998, the Company closed three of the four restaurants identified for closure and negotiated cash settlement terms for the lease obligations. The Company closed three of these
restaurants in 1998 and another at the beginning of 2000. After significant improvement in operating performance at the two
remaining locations, management reversed its decision to not renew the lease on one location and in 2000 reversed its decision to close the other restaurant.

1999 Store Closure Reserve.In 1999, in accordance with the Company's strategy to dispose of underperforming
restaurants, the Company closed a previously impaired restaurant and recorded a $443,000 store closure and asset impairment charge which consisted of a $27,000 non-cash charge for the
write down of assets to fair value and a $416,000 charge for the estimated cash costs associated with the restaurant closure and settlement of lease obligations. In addition, during 1999, the Company
wrote down the assets on another restaurant whose lease expires in 2000 recording a non-cash charge of $172,000. The Company also reversed $157,000 of excess accruals resulting from the
settlement of the 1998 restaurant closures for less than previously estimated costs.

2000 Store Closure Reserve.In 2000, the Company reversed its decision to close one restaurant previously identified
for closure based upon continued improved performance and accordingly reversed the reserve of $395,000 provided for the restaurant. In addition, the Company made the decision to close its last
remaining restaurant in Houston due to continued poor performance and recorded a non-cash charge of $5,000 for the write-down of assets to fair value and a $206,000 charge for
the cash costs associated with the restaurant closure and settlement of the lease obligation. The Company also recorded a lease termination charge of $332,000 for the buyout and termination of the
lease on a former Fresh Choice restaurant in the Washington D.C. market that the Company had sold in 1996. The Company also recorded a charge of $9,000 resulting from the settlement of restaurant
closures for more than the previously estimated costs. In addition, the Company recorded an asset impairment expense of $171,000 for one under-performing restaurant. The impairment charge for this
restaurant was determined based on the expected cash flows over the remaining lease term, as compared to the net book value of the restaurant assets.

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The following table sets forth the Company's store closure reserve and asset impairment charge as of and for the years ended December 31, 2000, December 26, 1999 and
December 27, 1998:

|                                                                                             |  | Provided
in 1998 |       | Utilized
in 1998 |   | Balance
1998 |   | Provided
(Reversed)
in 1999 |       | Utilized
in 1999 |   | Balance
1999 |   | Provided
(Reversed)
in 2000 |        | Utilized
in 2000 |   | Balance
2000
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------- | ----- | ---------------- | - | ------------ | - | --------------------------- | ----- | ---------------- | - | ------------ | - | --------------------------- | ------ | ---------------- | - | ------------
|
|1998 Reserve:                                                                                |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Restaurant closures:                                                                         |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Non-cash write-down of restaurant assets to estimate fair value and other related costs      |  | $                | 725   |                  | $ | (725         | ) | $                           |      |                  | $ |             |   | $                           |       |                  | $ |            
|Estimated cash costs associated with restaurant closures and settlement of lease obligations |  |                  | 1,295 |                  |   | (38          | ) |                             | 1,257 |                  |   | (157         | ) |                             | (670   | )                |   | 430         
|Impaired restaurants:                                                                        |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Non-cash write-down of assets to estimated fair value and other related costs                |  |                  | 1,690 |                  |   | (1,690       | ) |                             |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |       |                  |   |            
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|1998 Reserve                                                                                 |  |                  | 3,710 |                  |   | (2,453       | ) |                             | 1,257 |                  |   | (157         | ) |                             | (670   | )                |   | 430         
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|1999 Reserve:                                                                                |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Restaurant closures:                                                                         |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Non-cash write-down of restaurant assets to estimate fair value and other related costs      |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   | 27           |   |                             | (27    | )                |   |            
|Estimated cash costs associated with restaurant closures and settlement of lease obligations |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   | 416          |   |                             | (276   | )                |   | 140         
|Impaired restaurants:                                                                        |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Non-cash write-down of assets to estimated fair value and other related costs                |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   | 172          |   |                             | (172   | )                |   |            
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|1999 Reserve                                                                                 |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   | 615          |   |                             | (475   | )                |   | 140         
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|2000 Reserve:                                                                                |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Restaurant closures:                                                                         |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Non-cash write-down of restaurant assets to estimate fair value and other related costs      |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |       |                  |   |            
|Estimated cash costs associated with restaurant closures and settlement of lease obligations |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |       |                  |   |            
|Impaired restaurants:                                                                        |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Non-cash write-down of assets to estimated fair value and other related costs                |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |       |                  |   |            
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|2000 Reserve                                                                                 |  |                  |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |      |                  |   |             |   |                             |       |                  |   |            
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             
|Totals                                                                                       |  | $                | 3,710 |                  | $ | (2,453       | ) | $                           | 1,257 |                  | $ | 458          |   | $                           | (1,145 | )                | $ | 570         
|                                                                                             |  |                  |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |       |                  |   |              |   |                             |        |                  |   |             

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The following table represents the results of operations for the restaurants closed in 2000, 1999 and 1998:

2000

1999

1998(In thousands)Net sales

$
1,123

$
4,297

$
7,329Cost of sales


313


1,106


2,014Restaurant operating expenses:Labor


448


1,702


3,048Occupancy and other


346


1,403


2,727Depreciation and amortization


43


192


444Total costs and expenses


1,150


4,403


8,233Operating loss

$
(27
)
$
(106
)
$
(904
)


3. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of:

December 31,
2000

December 26,
1999(In thousands)Land

$
1,795

$
1,795Buildings and improvements


6,831


6,850Leasehold improvements


17,526


16,763Equipment


10,839


10,229Equipment under capital leases


2,296


2,282Furniture and fixtures


8,309


7,591Construction in progress


534


247Total property and equipment


48,130


45,757Accumulated depreciation and amortization


(21,601
)

(18,526
)Property and equipment, net

$
26,529

$
27,231


Accumulated
amortization of equipment leased under capital leases was $768,000 and $440,000 at December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999, respectively.

4. Borrowing Arrangements

Loan and Security Agreement.During fiscal 1999, the Company entered into a $4,000,000 loan and security agreement (the
"Agreement") with a finance company. The Agreement expires on December 29, 2001. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $2,330,000 against the value of certain
Company-owned real estate secured by deeds of trust and up to an additional $1,670,000 against the value of any of the Company's restaurant equipment in which the lender has established a first
priority perfected security interest, subject to a maximum available borrowing against each restaurant. Borrowings under the Agreement initially bear interest at the prime rate (9.5% at
December 31, 2000) plus 1.25% and, once repaid, can be re-borrowed unless converted to a term loan. Outstanding borrowings on the first and second anniversaries of the Agreement
convert into term loans which become payable at 1/60th of the

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converted balance each month plus interest at 1.75% above the prime rate. All borrowings, including any term loans, are fully payable on December 29, 2001. Aggregate borrowings in excess of
$2,500,000 bear an additional 0.5% interest. The Agreement also provides for a monthly collateral monitoring fee and a 0.5% unused line fee.

At
December 26, 1999, the Company had $1,500,000 of debt outstanding which converted, under the terms of the Agreement, to a term loan as described above. Accordingly, at
December 26, 1999, $1,200,000 of the term loan was included in long-term debt and $300,000 was included in the current portion of long-term obligations. As the loan
expires on December 29, 2001 the entire remaining balance of $1,200,000 at December 31, 2000 is classified as current. As of December 31, 2000, the Company had an additional
$1,450,000 available for borrowing under the Agreement.

The
Agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and debt service coverage ratio and to not exceed maximum interest and debt to cash flow ratios and limits its
aggregate indebtedness. The Agreement also requires approval before paying dividends and limits the Company's fixed asset acquisitions based on its operating cash flows.

Line of Credit.At December 27, 1998, the Company had $1,155,000 borrowed under a bank line of credit agreement
which was repaid during 1999.

Other Note Payable.At December 31, 2000, the Company had a $116,000 promissory note included in
long-term debt which is payable over 32 years, bears interest at 8% and is secured by property at one of the Company's restaurants. Payments are due approximately $1,000 per year
through 2005 with the balance due thereafter.

Current Portion of Long-Term Obligations.The current portion of long-term obligations of
$1,805,000 as of December 31, 2000 consists of $1,200,000 on a term loan as described above, $1,000 from other note payable and $604,000 due on capital leases as described in Note 7.

5. Common Stock

Stock Option Plan.The Company has reserved 1,500,000 shares for issuance to employees, management, directors and
consultants under an incentive stock option plan and a non-qualified stock option plan (the "Plan"). Under the Plan, the Company may grant options at prices not less than the fair market
value of the Company's common stock at the grant date. Options generally have a ten-year term and vest over a four or five-year period commencing one year after grant.

During
1997, the Company granted non-qualified options to purchase 120,000 common shares, having terms similar to options granted under the Plan, to an executive officer
of the Company to purchase shares of common stock at $4.375 per share. These non-qualified options were outstanding as of December 27, 1998, December 26, 1999 and
December 31, 2000 and are reflected in the summary of stock option activity below.

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A summary of stock option activity follows:

Number of
Shares

Weighted
Average
Exercise PriceOutstandingDecember 29, 1997 (149,808 exercisable at a weighted average price of $7.48)

597,006

$
5.55Options granted (weighted average fair value of $1.84)

234,913

$
3.82Options cancelled

(174,948
)
$
5.87Options exercised

(3,654
)
$
0.28OutstandingDecember 27, 1998 (172,083 exercisable at a weighted average price of $6.65)

653,317

$
4.87Options granted (weighted average fair value of $0.70)

266,000

$
1.92Options cancelled

(81,027
)
$
4.21Options exercised

(734
)
$
1.21OutstandingDecember 26, 1999 (269,033 exercisable at a weighted average price of $5.56)

837,556

$
3.73Options granted (weighted average fair value of $1.67)

186,750

$
2.72Options cancelled

(26,943
)
$
3.41Options exercised

(462
)
$
0.83OutstandingDecember 31, 2000

996,901

$
3.55


Additional
information regarding options outstanding as of December 31, 2000 is as follows:

|                |  | Options Outstanding |  |     |  |  
|--------------- |  | ------------------- |  | --- |  | -
|
|
|
|$ 1.63 - $ 2.38 |  | 309,513             |  | 8.7 |  | $
|2.63 -  3.88    |  | 352,220             |  | 8.3 |  |  
|4.13 -  6.13    |  | 276,523             |  | 6.0 |  |  
|6.25 -  6.88    |  | 36,273              |  | 4.9 |  |  
|10.06 - 10.38   |  | 10,288              |  | 4.0 |  |  
|22.25 - 26.13   |  | 12,084              |  | 2.7 |  |  
|                |  |                     |  |     |  |  
|$ 1.63 - $26.13 |  | 996,901             |  | 7.5 |  | $
|                |  |                     |  |     |  |  

At
December 31, 2000, 411,192 shares were available for future grants under the Plan.

During
1998, the Company granted options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock under the Plan at an exercise price of $3.375 pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement with
the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. The options vest over five years, and the Company measures expense quarterly based on the then current fair value of the options. In 2000, 1999 and
1998, the Company recorded $15,000, $24,000 and $6,000 in consulting expense related to these options.

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Stock Purchase Plan.Under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, eligible employees may authorize payroll
deductions of up to 10% of their base compensation, as defined, to purchase up to 329,600 shares of common stock at a price equal to 85% of the lower of the fair market value as of the beginning or
end of each six-month offering period. Shares of common stock issued under the plan were 70,376, 42,863 and 33,000 shares in 2000, 1999 and 1998 at weighted average prices of $1.41, $2.34
and $1.91 per share, respectively. At December 31, 2000, 81,899 shares were available for issuance under the plan.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.As discussed in Note 1, the Company accounts for its stock-based awards
using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and its related interpretations. Accordingly, no
compensation expense has been recognized in the financial statements for employee stock arrangements.

Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," (SFAS No. 123) requires the disclosure of pro forma net income (loss) and
net income (loss) per share had the Company adopted the fair value method as of the beginning of 1995. Under SFAS No. 123, the fair value of stock-based awards to employees is calculated
through the use of option pricing models. Such models were developed to estimate the fair value of freely tradable, fully transferable options without vesting restrictions which differs significantly
from stock option awards. These models also require subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values. The
Company's calculations were made using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: expected life, twelve months following vesting for officers and directors
and six months following vesting for all other employees; stock volatility, 85.0% in 2000, 90.1% in 1999 and 57.1% in 1998; risk free interest rate, 6.3% in 2000, 5.5% in 1999 and 5.5% in 1998; and no
dividends during the expected term. The Company's calculations are based on a multiple option valuation approach and forfeitures are recognized as they occur. The fair value of the employee purchase
rights under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was estimated using the same model, but with the following weighted average assumptions: expected option life, six months, stock volatility, 81.0% in
2000, 70.0% in 1999 and 36.7% in 1998; risk-free rates, 5.0% in 2000, 4.9% in 1999 and 2.75% in 1998; and no dividends during the expected term.

If
the computed fair values of the awards had been amortized to expense over the vesting period of the awards, pro forma net income would have been $1,256,000 ($.22 per share for
basic and $.18 per share for diluted) in 2000, pro forma net loss would have been $158,000 ($.03 per share for basic and $.02 per share for diluted) in 1999 and pro forma net loss would have been
$6,667,000 ($1.17 per share for both basic and diluted earnings per share) in 1998. However, the impact of outstanding non-vested stock
options granted prior to 1995 has been excluded from the pro forma calculations; accordingly, the 2000, 1999 and 1998 pro forma adjustments are not indicative of future period pro forma adjustments.

Other Stock Transactions.At December 31, 2000, the Company had an outstanding warrant, issued in 1995 to
outside consultants in connection with the Company's restructuring plan, to purchase 100,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $6.875. The warrant expires in 2005.

At
December 26, 1999, the Company also had an outstanding warrant, issued in 1995 in connection with a bank line of credit, to purchase 37,500 shares of its common stock at an
exercise price of $6.80. The warrant expired in 2000.

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The Company had an additional warrant outstanding under the terms of a preferred stock purchase agreement which expired in 1999 (see Note 6).

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share.A reconciliation of the components of basic and diluted net
income (loss) per common share follows:

|                                                                                                      |                                  | December 31,
2000 |       | December 26,
1999 |   | December 28,
1998 |      
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ----------------- | ----- | ----------------- | - | ----------------- | -----
|
|Basic Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share                                                              |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Net income (loss)                                                                                     |                                  | $                 | 1,675 |                   | $ | 185               |      
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Average common shares outstanding                                                                     |                                  |                   | 5,785 |                   |   | 5,734             |      
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Basic net income (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   |                                  | $                 | 0.29  |                   | $ | 0.04              |      
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                                                   |                                  |                   |      |                   |   | (0.01             | )    
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Basic net income (loss) per common share                                                              |                                  | $                 | 0.29  |                   | $ | 0.03              |      
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share                                                            |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Net income (loss)                                                                                     |                                  | $                 | 1,675 |                   | $ | 185               |      
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Average common shares outstanding                                                                     |                                  |                   | 5,785 |                   |   | 5,734             |      
|Dilutive shares:                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|                                                                                                      | Stock options                    |                   |       | 122               |   |                   | 16   
|                                                                                                      | Convertible preferred stock      |                   |       | 1,187             |   |                   | 1,187
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|                                                                                                      | Total shares and dilutive shares |                   |       | 7,094             |   |                   | 6,937
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Diluted net income (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle |                                  | $                 | 0.24  |                   | $ | 0.04              |      
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                                                   |                                  |                   |      |                   |   | (0.01             | )    
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      
|Diluted net income (loss) per common share                                                            |                                  | $                 | 0.24  |                   | $ | 0.03              |      
|                                                                                                      |                                  |                   |       |                   |   |                   |      

The
Company excluded certain potentially dilutive securities each year from its dilutive EPS computation because either the exercise price of the securities exceeded that average fair
values of the Company's common stock or the Company had net losses, and, therefore, these securities were anti-dilutive.

A
summary of the excluded potential dilutive securities as of the end of each fiscal year follows:

December 31,
2000

December 26,
1999

December 28,
1998(In thousands)Potential Dilutive SecuritiesStock Options

598

767

653Stock Warrants

100

138

732Convertible Preferred Stock





1,188Total

698

905

2,573


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6. Convertible Preferred Stock

At December 31, 2000 the Company had outstanding 1,187,906 shares of its Series B non-voting convertible preferred stock which it
sold in 1996 at $4.63 per share to Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership ("Crescent") in a private offering for net proceeds of $5,175,000 (net of $325,000 of issuance costs). Under the
terms of the preferred stock purchase agreement (the "Agreement"), Crescent and/or its assignees had an option to purchase up to 593,953 shares of Series C non-voting convertible
preferred stock at a price of $6.00 per share during a period of three years which expired in 1999.

The
Series B non-voting convertible preferred stock converts, at the holders' option, into Series A voting convertible preferred stock on a
one-for-one basis, and the Series A voting convertible preferred stock, Series B non-voting convertible preferred stock and Series C
non-voting convertible preferred stock convert, at the holders' option, into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Series A preferred stock entitles its
holders to vote with common stockholders on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. In addition, when and if issued, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Series A preferred
stock will have a separate right to approve certain corporate actions. The Company did not achieve a specified earnings target in 1998, which constituted an event of default under the terms of the
preferred stock agreement and which triggered the right of the Series A preferred stockholders to elect a majority of the Company's Board of Directors. The holder of the Series B
preferred stock has not initiated any action to convert such shares into shares of Series A preferred stock nor has it exercised its right to elect a majority of the Board of Directors. Such
holder has notified the Company that it has no present intention of exercising such right; however, it has not waived any of its rights under the agreement.

Upon
achievement of certain per-share market price tests, the Company may force a mandatory conversion of the Series A preferred stock to common stock. All shares
of Series A, Series B and Series C preferred stock are senior to the Company's common stock with respect to dividends and with respect to distributions on liquidation. In
connection with the agreement, the Company also has granted to Crescent registration rights with respect to the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A, Series B and
Series C preferred stock.

7. Lease Commitments

The Company leases restaurant and office facilities under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates, including renewal options, through 2033. The
Company also leases equipment under capital lease agreements that expire at various dates through 2004. The Company pays real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses related to these leases.

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At December 31, 2000, future minimum lease payments, including option periods for leases the Company intends to renew, under all noncancelable lease agreements are presented
below:

Capital
Leases

Operating
Leases(In thousands)Year Ending:2001

$
709

$
7,6452002


404


7,7702003


123


7,2812004


5


7,2512005





6,811Thereafter





83,167Minimum lease payments


1,241

$
119,925Amount representing interest


(152
)Present value of minimum lease payments


1,089Current portion


(604
)Capital lease obligations

$
485


The
Company's rent expense is composed of minimum rental payments under operating lease agreements. Rent expense was $7,637,000 in 2000, $7,843,000 in 1999 and $8,004,000 in 1998. The
Company was not required to pay contingent rental payments based upon a percentage of sales during 2000, 1999 and 1998.

Deferred
rent included in other long-term liabilities was $1,533,000 and $1,463,000 at December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999, respectively.

Deferred
income included in other long-term liabilities was $229,000 and $247,000 at December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999, respectively, from a gain on
the 1993 sale and leaseback of a building and land for one of the Company's restaurants. The Company is amortizing the gain over the 20-year initial term of the lease.

At
December 31, 2000, the Company had no material commitments for the purchase of equipment and construction activities for new restaurant locations.

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8. Income Taxes

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consists of:

2000

1999

1998(In thousands)Federal current

$
34

$


$
State current


12





Total Current


46





Federal deferred


658


38


(2,178
)State deferred


576


16


(270
)Valuation allowance


(1,234
)

(54
)

2,448Total deferred








Total

$
46

$


$



The
deferred portion of the Company's tax provision reflects the tax effects of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income
tax purposes. The Company has recorded net deferred assets which consisted primarily of the tax benefit related to operating loss carryforwards and asset write-downs in connection with store closure
reserves that are not deductible for tax purposes until the assets are disposed. Based on management's assessment that it is not deemed more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be
realized, the Company provided valuation allowances against its deferred net tax assets. The Company had valuation allowances of $11,259,000 and $12,493,000 at December 31, 2000 and
December 26, 1999, respectively.

The
provision for (benefit from) income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to income before taxes as follows:

2000

1999

1998Tax computed at federal statutory rate

35.0
%
35.0
%
(35.0
)%State income taxes, net of federal effect

12.9

16.6

(4.2
)Valuation allowance

(73.7
)
(28.9
)
38.0Other

28.6

(22.7
)
1.2Effective tax rate

2.8
%

%

%


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The
components of the net deferred tax asset (liability) are as follows:

December 31,
2000

December 26,
1999(In thousands)Deferred tax assets (liabilities):Tax basis depreciation and operating lease expenses

$
(1,299
)
$
(1,082
)Restructuring expenses recognized in different periods


14


244Net operating loss carryforwards


9,926


10,950Accruals recognized in different periods


737


534Alternative minimum tax credits


944


944Deferred rent


657


623Federal tax credits


280


280Valuation allowance


(11,259
)

(12,493
)Net deferred tax asset (liability)

$


$



At
December 31, 2000, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $26,741,000 and $9,434,000 for federal and state income tax purposes, respectively.
These federal and state net operating loss carryforwards expire beginning 2010 through 2019 and beginning 2001 through 2003, respectively. The net operating loss carryforwards available for state tax
purposes are substantially less than for federal tax purposes, primarily because only 50% of net operating losses can be utilized to offset future state taxable income. The extent to which the loss
carryforwards can be used to offset
future taxable income may be limited, depending on the extent of ownership changes within any three-year period.

9. Employee Benefit Plan

The Company has a 401(k) tax deferred savings plan (the "Plan") which allows eligible employees to contribute from 1% to 25% of pre-tax
compensation. Discretionary matching contributions are determined annually by the Board of Directors. Employees vest immediately in their contributions and vest in Company contributions over a five
year period. The Company contributed $12,000, $14,000 and $10,000 to the Plan in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

10. Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)

Summarized quarterly financial information for fiscal years 2000 and 1999 is as follows:

|                             |          | Year Ended December 31, 2000 |        | Year Ended December 26, 1999 |  
|---------------------------- | -------- | ---------------------------- | ------ | ---------------------------- | -
|
|
|Net sales                    |          | $                            | 17,127 |                              | $
|Operating income (loss)      |          |                              | 336    |                              |  
|Net income (loss)            |          |                              | 255    |                              |  
|Net income (loss) per share: |          |                              |        |                              |  
|                             | Basic*   |                              | $      | 0.04                         |  
|                             | Diluted* |                              | $      | 0.04                         |  

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors

of
Fresh Choice, Inc.

We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fresh Choice, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 31, 2000. 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. 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, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fresh Choice, Inc. and subsidiary at
December 31, 2000 and December 26, 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended December 31, 2000 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLPDELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

San
Jose, California
February 16, 2001

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

|Date: March 29, 2001 |  | FRESH CHOICE, INC.
|-------------------- |  | ------------------
|                     |  | By:               

Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below on March 29, 2001 by the following persons on behalf of the registrant
and in the capacities indicated.

|/s/CHARLES A. LYNCHCharles A. Lynch         |  | Chairman of the Board and Director                                                            
|------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|/s/EVERETT F. JEFFERSONEverett F. Jefferson |  | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)                 
|/s/DAVID E. PERTLDavid E. Pertl             |  | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
|/s/VERN O. CURTISVern O. Curtis             |  | Director                                                                                      
|/s/CARL R. HAYSCarl R. Hays                 |  | Director                                                                                      
|/s/BARRY E. KRANTZBarry E. Krantz           |  | Director                                                                                      
|/s/CHARLES L. BOPPELLCharles L. Boppell     |  | Director                                                                                      

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INDEX TO FORM 10-K EXHIBITS

|Exhibit
No. |          | Description                                                                                                                             
|----------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|3.1         | (1)      | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fresh Choice, Inc.                                                                             
|3.2         | (8)      | Amended By-Laws of Fresh Choice, Inc. dated April 11, 1996                                                                              
|3.3         | (10)     | Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fresh Choice, Inc.                                                 
|3.4         | (10)     | Certificate of Designation of Series A Voting Participating Convertible Preferred Stock of Fresh Choice, Inc.                           
|3.5         | (10)     | Certificate of Designation of Series B Non-Voting Participating Convertible Preferred Stock of Fresh Choice, Inc.                       
|3.6         | (10)     | Certificate of Designation of Series C Non-Voting Participating Convertible Preferred Stock of Fresh Choice, Inc.                       
|4.1         | (10)     | Registration Rights Agreement dated September 13, 1996 between Fresh Choice, Inc. and Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership 
|10.1        | (1)      | Form of Indemnity Agreement for Directors and Officers                                                                                  
|10.2        | (2) (3)  | Second Amended and Restated 1988 Stock Option Plan                                                                                      
|10.3        | (2) (3)  | 1992 Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan                                                                                                     
|10.8        | (8)      | Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership dated April 26, 1996                          
|10.18       | (6)      | Warrant to Purchase up to 75,000 Shares of the Company's Common Stock issued to Silicon Valley Bank on December 20, 1995                
|10.19       | (6)      | Common Stock Purchase Warrant to Purchase 100,000 Shares of the Company's Common Stock issued to Bain & Company, dated December 15, 1995
|10.26       | (11) (3) | Employment Offer Letter to David E. Pertl dated January 24, 1997                                                                        
|10.27       | (11) (3) | Employment Offer Letter to Everett F. Jefferson dated January 30, 1997                                                                  
|10.28       | (11) (3) | Amendment to Employment Offer Letter to Everett F. Jefferson dated February 10, 1997                                                    
|10.34       | (13) (3) | Consulting Agreement with Charles A. Lynch dated April 17, 1998                                                                         
|10.36       | (14)     | Loan and Security Agreement dated December 29, 1998 with FINOVA Capital Corporation                                                     
|10.37       | (14) (3) | Form of Severance Agreement with Senior Vice Presidents                                                                                 
|10.39       | (15) (3) | Officer Incentive Plan for fiscal year 2000                                                                                             
|10.40       | (15) (3) | Senior Vice President of Operations Incentive Plan for fiscal year 2000                                                                 
|10.41       | (3)      | 2001 Home Office Incentive Plan                                                                                                         
|10.42       | (3)      | Senior Vice President of Operations 2001 Incentive Plan                                                                                 
|21.1        |          | Subsidiaries of the Company                                                                                                             

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|23.1 |  | Independent Auditors' Consent
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