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Exhibit 10.6.5

September 29, 1998

Mr. William Moreton
15921 Presswick Lane
Granger, IN 46530

Dear Bill,

Based on your experience, background presented and the excellent impression that
you have given us, Au Bon Pain Co., Inc., is pleased to offer you the position
of Chief Financial Officer, St. Louis Bread, reporting directly to Ron Shaich,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. We would like this position to be
effective on or before Monday, October 19, 1998.

Your salary for this position will be payable upon continued employment at the
weekly rate of $5,288.46 ($275,000 per annum). Your next scheduled review, based
on your performance and/or the profitability of the Company will be no later
than January 15, 2000; any applicable adjustments will be contingent on business
conditions and/or your performance. In addition, your compensation will include
for fiscal year 1999, a $25,000 guaranteed bonus payable upon continued
employment on March 17, 2000.

     -    Consideration for 150,000 stock options which vest to you over a
          period of 5 years. The price per share depends on the value per share
          on the date of the Board of Director's meeting.

     -    You will receive a car allowance of $96.16 per week.

     -    A severance agreement to cover the involuntary termination of your
          employment by the Company other than "for cause" will provide 12
          months of salary continuance at the annual base compensation rate plus
          car allowance and medical and/or dental benefits in effect at the time
          of termination. Incentive payments are not included as part of your
          severance agreement, new options cease being awarded on your last day
          worked, and existing options cease to vest. Further, severance is paid
          out weekly, mitigated by future employment and provided after a signed
          release from you. A document for your signature will follow to confirm
          this portion of your offer, which will include a non-compete clause.

     -    We will provide you with a relocation assistance package which
          includes three househunting trips, including transportation, lodging,
          meals and auto rental for a period not to exceed four days/three
          nights; movement of household goods, final move trip and a $15,000.00
          allowance to cover such expenses as additional househunting trips,
          temporary living, temporary storage, and costs

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          associated with home purchase or rental in your new location. This
          allowance includes any gross up applicable for taxes. Enclosed is Au
          Bon Pain's relocation policy and guidelines. Please review them and
          Leanne Strong will contact you to assist you with your move and answer
          any questions. This relocation package will contain a provision that
          you reimburse Au Bon Pain a prorated portion of your relocation
          expenses should you voluntarily resign your employment with ST. Louis
          Bread within one year of your start date.

As a full-time St. Louis Bread employee, you will be eligible to participate in
the following benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, and short term
disability, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 401(k) Plan (eligible after one
year of service). The waiting periods and premiums related to these benefits and
specific information about plan content will be explained during the orientation
process. Our benefit and insurance package is subject to ongoing review and
modification from time to time. You will receive an Employee Handbook at your
benefits orientation which will explain our vacation and holiday schedules. St.
Louis Bread is a nonsmoking work facility. If you have specific questions about
our benefits, please contact Maria Mastrangelo of our Human Resource group at
extension 1331.

This offer is contingent on your ability to provide employment eligibility
documentation as required by law and outlined on the enclosed information.
Nothing in this letter is intended, or should be construed to execute a contract
for a definite term. Either you or the Company are free to terminate the
employment relationship at any time. Please indicate your acceptance of this
offer by signing and returning one original of this letter no later than Friday,
October 2, 1998, after which time this offer will expire.

We believe that your background and experience will provide a solid foundation
for success with St. Louis Bread. We are extremely enthusiastic about our future
growth and expansion and anticipate that you will be an important factor in that
growth. If you have any questions about the enclosed information, please let me
know. Once again, Bill, we welcome you to St. Louis Bread and we look forward to
your participation, energy, and contributions.

Sincerely,

/s/ Ronald M. Shaich                /s/ Mariel Clark
Ron Shaich                          Mariel Clark
Chairman and                        Senior Vice President
Chief Executive Officer             Human Resources

I have read and accept the provisions as outlined above.

10/1/98               /s/ William W. Moreton
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Date                      William W. Moreton<PAGE>

Exhibit 10.6.6

December 22, 1995

Mr. Michael J. Kupstas
5049 West 128 Terrace
Leawood, KS 66209

Dear Mike,

Based on your experience, background presented and excellent impression that you
have given us, Au Bon Pain Co., Inc. is pleased to offer you the position of
Vice President of Operations - St. Louis Bread Co. We would like you to start on
or before February 5, 1996, you will report directly to Richard Postle,
President, St. Louis Bread Co.

Your base salary for this position will be payable upon continued employment at
the weekly rate of $2,884.62. Your next scheduled review, based on your
performance and/or the profitability of the Company will be prorated by date of
hire and no later than, January 15, 1997. In addition, your compensation will
include the following.

     -    You will be included in our incented contingent Pay for Performance
          Program for 1997. This program incorporates both a dollar payout and
          stock option grant that rewards you for the completion and quality of
          agreed upon objectives. Your eligibility for the monetary portion is
          at a plan of 20% ($30,000.00) with a maximum potential of 40%
          ($60,000.00) of your base rate and can be paid out in full or any
          portion thereof, including 0% according to the attached plan
          description highlights. This amount will be payable on or before March
          15, 1998 and you must be employed as a full time employee on this date
          to be eligible for the payout. For fiscal year 1996, you will receive
          a guaranteed bonus of a plan at 20% ($30,000.00) with a maximum
          potential of 40% ($60,000.00) of your base rate to be paid on or
          before March 15, 1997 and you must be employed as a full time employee
          on this date to be eligible for the payout.

     -    Consideration for Stock Options of 11,500 shares, at the next Board of
          Director's meeting following your date of hire. The price per share
          depends on the value per share on your exact start date.

     -    You will receive a car allowance of $96.16 per week.

     -    A one year term of employment with a severance package of one year to
          cover the involuntary termination of your employment by the Company
          other than "for cause" will provide one year of salary continuance at
          the annual base

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          compensation rate plus car allowance and medical and/or dental
          benefits in effect at the time of termination. Incentive payments are
          not included as part of your severance agreement and new options cease
          being awarded on your last day worked. Further, severance is paid out
          weekly, mitigated by future employment and provided after a signed
          release from you. A document for your signature will follow to confirm
          this portion of your offer.

     -    Au Bon Pain will reimburse you for twelve (12) months of your COBRA
          expenses. Please let us know what your expenses will be for an
          individual plan or if you require selecting a "family" plan.

     -    We will provide you with a relocation assistance package which
          includes one househunting trip, including transportation for you and
          your family; lodging, meals and auto rental for a period not to exceed
          four days/three nights; movement of household goods, closing costs
          associated with the closing of your existing home and a $35,000.00
          allowance to cover such expenses as additional househunting trips,
          temporary living, temporary storage, costs associated with home
          purchase or rental in your new location. This allowance includes any
          gross up applicable for taxes. Enclosed is Au Bon Pain's relocation
          policy and guidelines. Please review them and Leanne Strong in Human
          Resources will contact you to assist you with your move and answer any
          questions. This relocation package will contain a provision that you
          reimburse Au Bon Pain a pro-rated portion of your relocation expenses
          should you voluntarily resign your employment with Au Bon Pain within
          one year of your start date.

As part of your orientation process, we would like you to train extensively in
our retail environment. A training schedule will be developed for you within the
next couple of weeks and forwarded to you at your home.

As a full-time Au Bon Pain employee, you will be eligible to participate in the
following benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, short term disability,
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) Plan. The waiting periods and premiums
related to these benefits and specific information about plan content will be
explained during the orientation process. Our benefit and insurance package is
subject to ongoing review and modification from time to time. You will receive
an Employee Handbook at your benefits orientation which will explain our
vacation and holiday schedules. Au Bon Pain is a nonsmoking work facility. If
you have specific questions about our benefits, please contact Joanne Dobson of
our Human Resource group at extension 1331.

This offer is contingent on your ability to provide employment eligibility
documentation as required by law and outlined on the enclosed information.
Nothing in this letter is intended, or should be construed to execute a contract
for a definite term. In addition, Au Bon Pain has a ninety (90) day probationary
period. Either you or the Company are free to terminate the employment
relationship at any time. Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by
signing and returning one original of this letter and the enclosed forms no
later than Friday, January 12, 1996, after which time this offer will expire.

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We believe that your background and experience will provide a solid foundation
for success with Au Bon Pain. We are extremely enthusiastic about our future
growth and expansion and anticipate that you will be an important factor in that
growth. If you have any questions about the enclosed information, please let me
know. Once again, Mike, we welcome you to Au Bon Pain and we look forward to
your participation, energy, and contributions.

Sincerely,

Mariel Clark
Senior Vice President
Human Resources

I have read and accept the provisions as outlined above.

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Date              Michael J. Kupstas

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