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                                                                 EXHIBIT 10.6.18

                         EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

         This Executive Employment Agreement is made as of this 29th day
of October, 2002 by and between Paul Twohig, a Seattle, Washington resident
("Mr. Twohig") and Panera, LLC, a Delaware corporation ("the Company" and/or
"Panera").

         WHEREAS, Mr. Twohig will serve in the employ of the Company as
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company or as
otherwise set forth below; and

         WHEREAS, Mr. Twohig and the Company desire to set forth and to
memorialize in this Agreement certain terms and obligations which will apply to
both the Company and to Mr. Twohig during his employment and subsequent
separation from the Company, including providing additional security to Mr.
Twohig and his family as an inducement to Mr. Twohig to remain with the Company
and not engage in competition with the Company;

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

         1. EMPLOYMENT

                  1.1 The Company hereby agrees to employ Mr. Twohig to render
services to the Company in such executive capacity as may be designated either
generally or specifically, in writing or orally, from time to time by the
Company.

                  1.2 While extensive travel is expected, Mr. Twohig will be
headquartered at a Company facility to be located in Boston, Massachusetts (or
surrounding community).

                  1.3 Mr. Twohig hereby accepts such employment and agrees that
he will, during the continuance hereof, devote his full-time attention, best
talents and abilities to the duties of employment hereby accepted by him.

                  1.4 Mr. Twohig shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of
the Company and/or his designee.

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         2. COMPENSATION

                  As compensation to Mr. Twohig for his performance of the
services to be rendered hereunder and for his performance of all the additional
obligations contained herein, the Company agrees to pay Mr. Twohig and Mr.
Twohig agrees to accept the base salary, additional compensation and benefits
set forth in Attachment "A".

         3. WITHHOLDINGS

                  All payments required to be made by the Company hereunder to
Mr. Twohig (including, but not limited, to any severance pay as set forth in
Section 9) shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts, if any, relating
to tax (including federal and state withholding, social security and other
applicable taxes) and other payroll deductions as the Company may reasonably
determine it should withhold pursuant to applicable law or regulation or
agreement.

         4. EMPLOYEE WARRANTIES

                  Mr. Twohig warrants that he is free to enter into the terms of
this Executive Employment Agreement ("Agreement") and that he has no obligations
inconsistent with unrestrained employment by the Company and he further
represents and warrants that his performance of all the terms of this Agreement
and as an employee of the Company does not and will not breach any agreement to
keep in confidence information acquired by him in confidence or in trust prior
to his employment by the Company. Moreover, Mr. Twohig has not entered into, and
he agrees he will not enter into, any agreement either written or oral in
conflict herewith.

         5. NO ASSURANCES OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

                  Mr. Twohig understands and agrees that nothing in this
Agreement or any discussions he has had with the Company or any of its
representatives shall be construed to give him any right or assurance of
continued employment by the Company; and that his employment relationship with
the Company is terminable at will, with or without notice, with or without
reason, by either the Company or Mr. Twohig.

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         6. CONFLICTING EMPLOYMENT

                  Mr. Twohig agrees that during the term of his employment with
the Company he will not engage in any other employment, occupation, consulting
or other business activity related to the business in which the Company is now
involved or becomes involved during the term of his employment, nor will he
engage in any other activities that conflict with his obligations to the
Company, including, but not limited to, soliciting franchisees or potential
franchisees for personal gain and/or benefit.

                  Nothing contained in this Section prohibits Mr. Twohig from
participating as a shareholder provided: (i) Mr. Twohig's participation is not
as an operating partner or equivalent and (ii) Mr. Twohig's participation does
not detract from his duties and/or obligations to the Company .

                  In addition, Mr. Twohig states that he currently holds a
beneficial interest in Sienna Partners of less than five (5%) percent. With
regard to these holdings only, nothing contained in this Section prohibits these
holdings, provided these holdings and/or any actions taken by Mr. Twohig
relating to these holdings do not detract from his duties and obligations to the
Company. :

         7. CONFIDENTIAL NATURE; PUBLIC STATEMENTS

                  7.1 The parties shall keep confidential the terms of this
Agreement. A breach of this confidentiality undertaking by Mr. Twohig shall
relieve the Company of any of its undertakings and obligations set forth herein.

                  7.2 The provisions of subsection 7.1 notwithstanding, it shall
not be deemed a violation of the duty to keep the terms hereof confidential on
the part of:

                           (i) Mr. Twohig, should disclosure thereof be made by
him to members of his immediate family, or to professionals consulted by Mr.
Twohig for advise regarding this Agreement, including, without limitation,
lawyers and certified public accountants; provided that any person to whom such
disclosure is authorized shall agree to be bound by the terms of paragraph 7; or

                           (ii) the Company, should disclosure thereof be made
by it to the Board of Directors, officers, executives, or shareholders of the
Company, or lawyers, certified public accountants and other professionals
consulted by the Company; or

                           (iii) either party, if disclosure shall be compelled
by applicable law or by order of either a court of competent jurisdiction or
governmental or administrative authority.

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         8. CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

                  8.1 Mr. Twohig understands and acknowledges that in the course
of his employment with the Company, he will receive or have access to certain
"Confidential Information" (as defined below) of the Company. Mr. Twohig hereby
acknowledges that such Confidential Information constitutes a valuable and
proprietary asset of the Company which the Company desires to protect.

                  8.2 For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information"
shall include, but not be limited to, the following: trade secrets; operating
techniques, procedures and methods; product specifications; customer lists;
account information; price lists; discount schedules; budgets, correspondence
with customers, vendors, competitors, employees, partners, franchisees or any
other entity or person; drawings; software; samples; leads from any source;
marketing techniques; procedures and methods; employee lists; internal financial
reports (including, but not limited to, internal sales and/or profit and loss
reports) of the Company and its affiliates and/or franchisees; sourcing lists;
and recruiting lists; and any other such proprietary information, but shall not
include any such information which has become generally known to or available
for use by the public other than by Mr. Twohig's act(s) or omission(s).

                  8.3 Mr. Twohig agrees that during the term of this Agreement
and at any time thereafter, he will not, without the authorization of the
Company: (i) disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity for
any purpose whatsoever; or (ii) make use of any Confidential Information for his
own purposes or for the benefit of any other person or entity, other than the
Company, and it is expressly understood and agreed that this prohibition shall
include not using any such Confidential Information in competing with the
Company at any time.

         9. SEVERANCE PAY

                  9.1 Upon the occurrence of a "Separation Event", as defined
below, and provided Mr. Twohig complies and continues to comply with all of his
obligations contained in this Agreement (including, but not limited to Section
11), Panera agrees to pay Mr. Twohig the following "Separation Pay":

                  (i) Fifty-two (52) weeks of his "Base Pay". "Base Pay" shall
mean Mr. Twohig's annualized base salary at the time of the "Separation Event"
as pre-established by the Company. Base Pay shall not include any bonus,
incentive compensation (including, but not limited to, stock options) or other
benefits or allowances which Mr. Twohig may otherwise be entitled to receive as
of the effective date of the Separation Event (except as provided below in
Section 9.1 (ii)).

                  (ii) Continuation of medical, dental, long term disability and
life insurance (to the extent and level that said benefits exist at the time of
the Separation Event) for the fifty-two week (52) period immediately following
the Separation Event.

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Mr. Twohig is responsible for making all required co-payments and his failure to
make said co-payments will result in the termination of said benefit. Upon the
termination of medical, dental, long term disability and/or life insurance, the
Company will, to the extent required by law, give Mr. Twohig notice of such
termination and Mr. Twohig's rights under the law.

                  9.2 Panera agrees that the above described Separation Pay
shall be made in substantially equal installments following Mr. Twohig's
termination and disbursement shall be on the dates on which he would have
received his regular salary payments.

                  9.3 The above described Separation Pay will be reduced (dollar
for dollar, or the equivalent thereof) by any compensation and/or benefits Mr.
Twohig receives and/or earns during the severance period from any source other
than Panera including, without limitation, salary, bonus(es), benefits,
consulting fees, income from self-employment, stocks, stock options, equity
rights, or otherwise. Upon the date that Mr. Twohig obtains and/or is eligible
to obtain through a new employer (without regard to whether Mr. Twohig is an
owner, employee, consultant or equivalent) medical and/or dental and/or long
term disability and/or life insurance during the fifty-two (52) week period
following the Separation Event, the benefits as provided in Section 9.1 (ii)
will terminated in their entirety. Mr. Twohig shall promptly notify Panera of
any and all such compensation and/or benefits and/or eligibility for benefits.
In the event the severance benefits then payable are less than the dollar for
dollar (or the equivalent thereof) compensation and/or benefits Mr. Twohig
receives and/or earns during the fifty-two (52) week period following the
Separation Event, he shall immediately pay the Company the difference up to the
total value of the severance benefits.

                  9.4 Panera shall have no obligation to pay the above
described Separation Pay or any other compensation to Mr. Twohig if:

                           (i) no Separation Event occurs, or

                           (ii) he fails to comply with the all of the
obligations contained in this Agreement.

                  9.5 For purposes of this Agreement, a "Separation Event" shall
mean and be limited to the termination of Mr. Twohig's employment with Panera
other than (i) by Panera for cause (as defined below), (ii) as a result of his
death or permanent disability, or (iii) by his voluntary separation of services
and employment with, or resignation from, Panera.

                  9.6 For purposes of this Agreement, "cause" shall include, but
is not limited to, dishonesty; conviction of a felony or other crime involving
moral turpitude; wilful misconduct; gross dereliction and/or gross neglect of
duties; a material breach of the terms of this Agreement which continues uncured
for fifteen (15) days after Panera

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has given written notice to me specifying in reasonable detail the material
breach; or conflict of interest; in each case determined in good faith by
Panera.

                  9.7 If Mr. Twohig shall voluntarily terminate his employment
with, or resign from, the Company he shall provide the Company at least sixty
(60) calendar days' prior written notice thereof and he will be expected to
continue to perform his duties consistent with the Company's good faith
expectations up to the date of his voluntary termination or resignation.

                  9.8 All severance payments required to be made by Panera
pursuant to this Agreement to Mr. Twohig shall be subject to the withholding of
such amounts, if any, relating to tax (including federal and state withholding,
social security and other applicable taxes) and other payroll deductions Panera
may reasonably determine it should withhold pursuant to applicable law or
regulation or agreement.

                  9.9 In addition to Mr. Twohig's other obligations contained in
this agreement, in order to receive any severance benefits as provided above, he
shall voluntarily agree to and sign at or about the time of his termination a
full and complete release in the form appended hereto as Attachment B. It is
agreed and understood that prior to the execution by Mr. Twohig of Attachment B,
the Company may modified Attachment B to comply with any changes in the law.

                  9.10 Upon the occurrence of a "Separation Event", the Company,
through its Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee, will consider on
mutually acceptable terms Mr. Twohig for then existing joint venture,
partnership and/or other such opportunities.

         10. BENEFITS

                  Except as herein otherwise provided, any benefits arising out
of or connected with Mr. Twohig's employment shall cease as of the effective
date of a Separation Event or other termination of employment, as applicable.
The foregoing shall not relieve the Company of its obligations under the law
pertaining to Mr. Twohig's benefits following the effective date of a Separation
Event or other termination of employment.

         11. COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE

                  11.1 Mr. Twohig covenants and agrees that he will not engage
in any "Competitive Activity" (as defined below) at any time during his
employment with the Company and/or within the fifty-two (52) week period
following the date of his termination from the Company for any reason or no
reason.

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                  11.2 "Competitive Activity" shall include the following:

                           (i) directly or indirectly engaging in, being
employed by, advising, consulting in, or acting in any way as an agent for any
entity engaged, in whole or in part, in any retail food establishment (including
any restaurant or bakery) in which any of the following categories constitutes
more than twenty percent (20%) of its revenues: (i) bakery goods and breads; or
(ii) sandwiches, soups and/or salads, other than those ordered through a wait
person taking orders at a table (the term "sandwiches" shall not include
hamburgers); as well as any business (without regard to revenue) that
manufactures, wholesales and/or distributes fresh or frozen dough or bakery
products which is or may be competitive with or adverse to the Company's
business and which is within a 100 mile radius of where the Company is engaged
in business or where the Company is attempting to engage in business or where
the Company may reasonably be expected to engage in business within the 12
months immediately following his termination; or

                           (ii) having, or acquiring any interest in (whether as
proprietor, partner, stockholder, consultant, officer, director, or any type of
principal whatsoever) any entity engaged, in whole or in part, in any retail
food establishment (including any restaurant or bakery) in which any of the
following categories constitutes more than twenty percent (20%) of its revenues:
(i) bakery goods and breads; or (ii) sandwiches, soups and/or salads, other than
those ordered through a wait person taking orders at a table (the term
"sandwiches" shall not include hamburgers); as well as any business (without
regard to revenue) that manufactures, wholesales and/or distributes fresh or
frozen dough or bakery products which is or may be competitive with or adverse
to the Company's business and which is within a 100 mile radius of where the
Company is engaged in business or where the Company is attempting to engage in
business or where the Company may reasonably be expected to engage in business
within the 12 months immediately following his termination, except that the
direct or indirect ownership of five percent (5%) or less of the stock of a
company whose shares are listed on a national securities exchange or are quoted
on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System
shall not be deemed having or acquiring any such interest; or

                           (iii) directly or indirectly being employed by,
advising, consulting in, or acting in any way as an agent for any entity: (a)
which is a franchisee of the Company, or (b) which was a franchisee of the
Company at any time within the 12 months immediately prior to his termination
from the Company, or (c) which the Company is and/or was attempting to secure as
a franchisee at any time within the 12 months immediately prior to his
termination from the Company, or (d) which the Company may reasonably be
expected to secure as a franchisee at any time within the 12 months immediately
following his termination; or

                           (iv) having, or acquiring any interest in (whether
as proprietor, partner, stockholder, consultant, officer, director, or any type
of principal whatsoever) any

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entity: a) which is a franchisee of the Company, or (b) which was a franchisee
of the Company at any time within the 12 months immediately prior to his
termination from the Company, or (c) which the Company is and/or was attempting
to secure as a franchisee at any time within the 12 months immediately prior to
his termination from the Company, or (d) which the Company may reasonably be
expected to secure as a franchisee at any time within the 12 months immediately
following his termination, except that the direct or indirect ownership of five
percent (5%) or less of the stock of a company whose shares are listed on a
national securities exchange or are quoted on the National Association of
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System shall not be deemed having or
acquiring any such interest.

                  11.3 Both during the term of Mr. Twohig's employment with the
Company and at any time within one hundred and four (104) week period following
his termination from the Company for any reason or no reason, Mr. Twohig hereby
agrees not to directly or indirectly solicit or otherwise attempt to induce,
influence, or encourage any employee and/or independent contractor and/or
consultant and/or supplier and/or franchisee of the Company to terminate and/or
modify in any way his/her and/or its employment or other such business
relationship with the Company.

                  11.4 For purposes of Section 11, references to "the Company's
business" and/or "where the Company is engaged in business" and/or "where the
Company is attempting to engage in business" and/or "where the Company may
reasonably be expected to engage in business", shall mean any and/or all current
and/or future franchisee operation(s) as well as any current and/or future
Company operation(s).

                  11.5 At any time Mr. Twohig may request a waiver, in whole or
in part, of Section 11 by notifying the Company in writing of his request. Upon
Mr. Twohig providing the Company with relevant information pertaining to such a
waiver request (including such written information as the Company may request
regarding the potential violation of these Covenants Not To Compete), the
Company, through the Chief Executive Officer and/or his designee, will consider
such a request.

         12. RETURN OF COMPANY DOCUMENTS

                  When Mr. Twohig leaves the employ of the Company, he will
deliver to the Company any and all drawings, notes, memoranda, specifications,
devices, formulas, and any other documents pertaining to the Company and/or the
Company's business, including, but not limited to, computer files, together with
all copies thereof, and any other material containing or disclosing any
Confidential Information as defined in Section 8 above (collectively "such
Documents"). The above shall include any and all such Documents contained on,
for example, a home computer system. Mr. Twohig further agrees not to retain in
any way any such Documents, and he will, for example, first return such
Documents and then delete such Documents from any home computer system. Mr.
Twohig further agrees that any property situated on the Company's premises
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owned by the Company, including disks and other storage media, filing cabinets
or other work areas, is subject to inspection by the Company at any time with or
without notice.

         13. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

                  Mr. Twohig acknowledges that the Company's remedy at law for a
breach of Sections 7, 8, 11, and/or 12 of this Agreement would be inadequate and
he hereby expressly agrees that the Company shall be entitled to apply to any
court, having jurisdiction, for an injunction restraining him in the event of a
breach, actual or threatened, of the covenants contained in this Agreement
without the necessity of proof of actual damages. Such right shall be in
addition to any other remedies provided for herein or otherwise available at law
or equity. Mr. Twohig further waives any requirement that a bond be posted or
that irreparable damage be demonstrated as a condition to any injunctive relief.

         14. NOTICES

                  Any notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given to
the appropriate party at the address specified below or at such other address as
the party shall specify in writing. Such notice shall be deemed given upon
personal delivery to the appropriate address or if sent by certified or
registered mail, three (3) days after the date of mailing.

         (i) All notices to Mr. Twohig shall be addressed to Paul Twohig at:

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or to such other place(s) as he may designate by written notice to the Company.

         (ii) All notices to the Company shall be addressed to the Company at:

                           6710 CLAYTON ROAD
                           ST. LOUIS, MO 63117
                           ATTENTION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

or to such other place(s) as the Company may designate by written notice to Mr.
Twohig.

         15. NOTIFICATION TO NEW EMPLOYER

                  Mr. Twohig agrees that he will advise any prospective employer
of the covenants and restrictions of this Agreement before accepting any offer
from another employer.

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         16. ARBITRATION

                  Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to Mr.
Twohig's employment with the Company (including, but not limited to, applicable
state and/or federal law), this Agreement, or the breach hereof ("claims"),
except for claims which may be enforced pursuant to Section 13, shall be settled
exclusively by arbitration before a single arbitrator which shall be held in the
City of Boston, in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the
American Arbitration Association. The provisions hereof shall be a complete bar
and defense to any suit, action or proceeding instituted in any federal, state
or local court or before any administrative tribunal with respect to any matter
which is arbitrable as herein set forth. The provision of this section with
respect to arbitration shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Agreement. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to give any arbitrator any
authority, power, or right to alter, change, amend, modify, add to, or subtract
from any provisions of this Agreement the arbitrator shall have no authority to
award punitive damages or attorney's fees to any party. The decision of the
arbitrator shall be final and conclusive. Judgment on an award rendered by the
arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

         17. DEATH

                  This Agreement and all obligations of the Company hereunder
including, but not limited to, any Severance obligation, shall terminate upon
the death of the Mr. Twohig. In the event of a termination upon the death of the
Mr. Twohig, monies or compensation owed by the Company to the him up to the date
of termination shall be paid to his estate or designee.

                  Nothing contained in this Section shall disqualify Mr.
Twohig's estate from receiving the benefits of any Company provided life
insurance.

         18. MISCELLANEOUS

                  18.1 Except as limited by Section 16 above, Mr. Twohig agrees
and consents that this Agreement and any dispute arising hereunder shall be
governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its applicable
courts shall have jurisdiction over such matters; and he agrees and consents to
waive trial by jury in any action or proceeding between the parties.

                  18.2 No waiver by the Company of any breach of this Agreement
shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. No waiver by the
Company of any right under this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any
other right. The Company shall not be required to give notice to enforce strict
adherence to all terms of this Agreement.

                  18.3 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in
this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or
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respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the
other provisions of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if such
invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, and
each provision of this Agreement shall, if necessary, be deemed to be
independent of each other and each supported by valid consideration. If
moreover, any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall
for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical
scope, activity or subject, it shall be construed by limiting and reducing it,
so as to be enforceable to the extent compatible with the applicable law as it
shall then appear.

                  18.4 To the extent necessary to provide the Company with the
full and complete benefit of this Agreement, the provisions in this Agreement
and Mr. Twohig's obligations hereunder shall survive the termination of this
Agreement and shall not be affected by such termination. The provisions of this
Agreement shall also survive the assignment of this Agreement by the Company to
any successor in interest or other assignee.

                  18.5 This Agreement will be binding upon Mr. Twohig's heirs,
executors, administrators and other legal representatives and will be for the
benefit of the Company, its successors, and its assigns.

                  18.6 The captions and headings throughout this Agreement are
for convenience and reference only, and they shall in no way be held or deemed
to define, modify or add to the meaning, scope or intent of any provision of
this Agreement.

                  18.7 This Agreement shall be deemed to have been prepared
jointly and shall not be strictly construed against either party.

                  18.8 The obligations set forth above in this Agreement shall
also apply to any time during which Mr. Twohig was previously employed, or may
in the future be employed, by the Company as a consultant if no other agreement
governs such period. This Agreement (including any exhibits) is the final,
complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior discussions between us. No
modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights
under this Agreement, will be effective unless in writing and signed by the
party to be charged. Any subsequent change or changes in my duties, salary or
compensation will not affect the validity or scope of this Agreement.

                  18.9 This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be
deemed to be an original but all of which counterparts shall together constitute
but one agreement.

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                  18.10 By signing below, Mr. Twohig acknowledges receiving a
copy of this Agreement; he acknowledges and agrees that he is entering into this
Agreement voluntarily and of his own free will; and he acknowledges and agrees
that he has not been coerced or suffered any duress in order to induce him to
enter into this Agreement.

                  18.11 This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of
Mr. Twohig's employment with the Company, namely January 6, 2003.

         19. ATTORNEY REVIEW

         Mr. Twohig acknowledges that he has been expressly advised by the
Company to review this Agreement with an attorney prior to executing it.

         I, MR. TWOHIG, HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THE
MEANING OF ITS VARIOUS TERMS AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT.

         I, MR. TWOHIG, HAVE BEEN GIVEN MORE THAN REASONABLE TIME TO CONSIDER
AND ACCEPT THE CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Mr. Twohig has executed this Agreement under seal,
and the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed under seal, by a duly
authorized officer thereof, as of the date first above written.

                         PANERA, LLC

                          /s/RONALD M. SHAICH                        10/29/02
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                         Ron Shaich, Chief Executive Officer           Date

                         AGREED AND ACCEPTED

                          /s/PAUL TWOHIG                              11/2/02
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                         Paul Twohig                                   Date

                         SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
                         before me this     day of                   , 200
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                         Notary Public

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                                                                  ATTACHMENT (A)

                       OUTLINE OF BASE SALARY, ADDITIONAL
                    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR PAUL TWOHIG

         1. Mr. Twohig's annualized base salary shall be Three Hundred and
Twenty-Five Thousand dollars ($325,000.00), payable in equal bi-weekly
installments.

         2. Mr. Twohig shall receive such standard employee benefits (including,
but not limited to, health insurance) as are provided Company managers.

         3. Mr. Twohig is eligible for an annual bonus, beginning January 1,
2003, in the amount up to sixty percent (60%) of his annual base salary pursuant
to a "bonus plan", to be agreed upon by the parties within one hundred and
twenty (120) days of Mr. Twohig's start date. Without in any way limiting any
other eligibility requirement(s) of said "bonus plan", Mr. Twohig must be
actively employed on the payout date in order to earn and otherwise be eligible
to receive any bonus payment. The payout date shall be on the 15th of March of
the year following the year in which the bonus is calculated. For years 2003 and
2004, Mr. Twohig's bonus payment shall be no less than thirty percent (30%) of
his annual base salary, payable as outlined above. Notwithstanding, in the event
Mr. Twohig's employment is terminated for any reason other than cause in 2003,
Mr. Twohig will be paid his bonus on a prorated basis, but in no event shall the
bonus be less than thirty percent (30%) of his annual base salary, payable upon
his effective date of termination. In the event Mr. Twohig's employment is
terminated for any reason other than cause in 2004, Mr. Twohig will be paid his
bonus on a prorated basis, but in no event shall the bonus be less than fifteen
percent (15%) of his annual base salary, payable upon his effective date of
termination.

         4. Mr. Twohig's annualized base salary shall be reviewed no later than
January 1, 2004 and annually thereafter.

         5. Mr. Twohig shall be awarded One Hundred and Thirty Thousand
(130,000) shares of stock options as approved by the Board of Directors.

         6. Mr. Twohig will be reimbursed up to the gross amount of One Hundred
and Thirty Thousand ($130,000.00) dollars, which includes any "gross up" for
applicable taxes, for reasonable and appropriate relocation expenses to
Massachusetts. This amount is subject to reasonable review and adjustment as
actual costs are calculated. In the event Mr. Twohig should leave the Company
for any reason other than termination for cause within the twelve (12) month
period immediately following his start date, Mr. Twohig will be required to
immediately refund to the Company the above relocation expenses on a basis
proportional to Mr. Twohig's employment with the Company. For example, if Mr.
Twohig resigns one (1) full month following his start date, Mr. Twohig will be

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required to refund to the Company 11/12ths of the Company's above relocation
expenses. Mr. Twohig agrees that any such refund maybe deducted from any monies
(or equivalent) owed to Mr. Twohig and Mr. Twohig agrees to execute any
document(s) to effectuate this withholding.

         7. Mr. Twohig will receive a car allowance of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) per year payable in a manner consistent with other Company managers.

         The above base salary and other benefits identified in paragraphs 1
through 7 are not earned and payable if this Agreement is terminated prior to
payment of any portion of said base salary and/or other benefits.

                               PANERA, LLC

                               /s/RONALD M. SHAICH
                               -----------------------------------
                               Ron Shaich, Chief Executive Officer

                               AGREED AND ACCEPTED

                               /s/PAUL TWOHIG                         11/2/02
                               ------------------------------------   -------
                               Paul Twohig                              Date

                               SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
                               before me this     day of                , 200
                                              ---        --------------      ---

                               ----------------------------------------
                               Notary Public

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                                                                    ATTACHMENT B

                                 GENERAL RELEASE

         I, Paul Twohig, of __________________, __________________, for good and
adequate consideration (including the consideration described in the attached
Agreement), do hereby release and absolutely and forever discharge Panera,
L.L.C., its owners, predecessors, successors, affiliates, assigns, officers,
employees, franchisees, insurers, attorneys, investors and agents (hereinafter
"Panera"), from any and all suits, claims, demands, debts, sums of money,
damages, interest, attorneys' fees, expenses, actions, causes of action,
judgments, accounts, promises, contracts, agreements, and any and all claims in
law or in equity, whether now known or unknown, which I ever had, now have, or
which I, my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, hereafter can, shall or
may have against Panera arising from any events occurring from the beginning of
time to this date, including, without limitation of the foregoing generality,
all of same arising directly or indirectly out of, in connection with and/or in
any manner relating to my employment with and/or separation from Panera,
including, but expressly not limited to, any claims which I may have to recover
damages of any kind, including back pay, front pay, damages asserted for
physical and emotional injuries, or any claim to reinstatement and/or
employment, or any claims, actions, complaints or charges brought by me or on my
behalf or which could have been brought by me or on my behalf under the
Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA"), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections
2000(e) et seq., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA") or under any
other federal, state, municipal, city, town or common law.

         I further waive my right to any monetary recovery should any federal,
state, or local administrative agency pursue any claim(s) on my behalf arising
out of or related in any way to my employment with the Panera and/or separation
from employment with Panera.

         1. This General Release is a part of an Agreement between me and Panera
that is written in a manner which I understand and which entitles me to receive
money and other things of value to which under my employment arrangement I would
not have received apart from that Agreement.

         2. By this General Release, Panera has given me written notice to
consult an attorney and I have been given the opportunity to consult with
counsel of my own choosing.

         3. I have been given adequate time (including in excess of 21 days) to
consider the agreement before signing it, including this General Release.

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         4. I have the right to revoke this General Release within eight (8)
days of signing it by notifying Scott G. Blair, Esq., 42 Charles Street,
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043 in writing of my intention to do so.

         5. By signing this General Release, I understand that I am waiving any
rights or claims arising under ERISA, ADA, ADEA, TITLE VII or under any other
federal, state, municipal, city, town or common law.

         6. Nothing contained in this General Release is intended to release the
Company from its applicable obligations contained in the attached Agreement.

         I acknowledge that the execution of this General Release is my own
free, voluntary and knowing act and deed.

                                     PANERA, LLC

                                     /s/RONALD M. SHAICH
                                     ------------------------------------
                                     Ron Shaich, Chief Executive Officer

                                     AGREED AND ACCEPTED

                                     /s/PAUL TWOHIG                     11/2/02
                                     ------------------------------------------
                                     Paul Twohig                          Date

                                     SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
                                     before me this     day of          , 200
                                                    ---        ---------     --

                                     -----------------------------------
                                     Notary Public

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                                    ADDENDUM

9.65 Panera may terminate my employment if, at any time during my employment, I
become disabled so that I am unable to perform the essential functions of my
employment, with reasonable accommodation, for a period of ninety (90) days in
the aggregate during any 180-day period. The determination of my disability for
purposes of this Section 9.65 shall be made by a qualified physician acceptable
to both parties. In the event that Panera and I are unable to agree upon a
qualified physician, each party shall select a qualified physician, and in the
event those two physicians are unable to agree upon a determination as to my
disability, a third neutral physician ("Neutral Physician") acceptable to the
parties shall be selected. The determination of disability by the Neutral
Physician shall be final and binding for purposes of this Agreement. In the
event my employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 9.65, said
termination shall be deemed a "Separation Event" pursuant to Section 9.5
entitling me to "Separation Pay", provided I comply with the obligations
contained in this Agreement, including Section 9 and its subparts. In addition
to any reductions in Severance Pay provided for in Section 9.3 any Severance Pay
made pursuant to this Section 9.65 shall also be offset dollar for dollar by any
payments made in the aggregate to me under Panera's then existing Salary
Continuation and/or Long-Term Disability Plan(s).<PAGE>
                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.13
                                                                  EXECUTION COPY

                         BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

         This Bakery Product Supply Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of
November 1, 2002, is by and between DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC., an Indiana
corporation ("Supplier") and PANERA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("Buyer").

         WHEREAS, Buyer is the owner, operator and franchisor of the retail
bakery-cafe and specialty bread business doing business under the concept names
"Panera Bread" and "Saint Louis Bread Company"; and

         WHEREAS, Supplier is a manufacturer of bakery products and has agreed,
upon and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to manufacture
and supply Product for Buyer's System.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to
be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1. Definitions.

         1.1 Defined Terms: In addition to other terms defined herein,
capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the following meanings:

"Affiliate"                         shall mean, with respect to any Person, any
                                    Person directly or indirectly controlling,
                                    controlled by, or under common control with
                                    such other Person. For purposes of
                                    determining whether a Person is an
                                    Affiliate, the term "control" shall mean
                                    possession, directly or indirectly, of the
                                    power to direct or cause the direction of
                                    the management and policies of a Person,
                                    whether through ownership of securities, by
                                    virtue of the office held by such Person, by
                                    contract or otherwise.

"Allocated Fixed Overhead"          shall mean, for each Reporting Period during
                                    any year of the Term, one fifty-second
                                    (1/52) of the sum of the fixed overhead
                                    expenses stipulated for such year for all
                                    Approved Plants at which Product is
                                    manufactured during such Reporting Period,
                                    computed as described on Schedule "A" and
                                    consisting of the following cost categories:
                                    (1) fixed maintenance costs, (2) fixed
                                    supervision costs, (3) quality assurance
                                    costs, (4) fixed depreciation, (5) taxes and
                                    license fees, (6) insurance, and (7)
                                    Allocated G&A.

"Allocated Freight Costs"           shall mean, for each Product Code during any
                                    period, the per Case cost of freight, equal
                                    to: (a) the freight cost per truck from an
                                    Approved Plant to each Distributor's
                                    warehouse (or such other designated
                                    destination) from available quotes for such
                                    freight services as selected by Buyer (or by
                                    Supplier in the absence of such a selection
                                    by Buyer); divided by (b) the agreed-to
                                    number of Cases shipped per truck. Such
                                    freight cost shall include actual allowable
                                    lumper fees and, if no pallet exchange
                                    program is in place, actual allowable pallet
                                    charges. In circumstances where Buyer is in
                                    the process of opening new markets
                                    necessitating the shipment of

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                                    inventory to previously unused distribution
                                    centers, Buyer shall pay the actual freight
                                    cost per truck for any LTL (less than full
                                    truckload) shipments until each such new
                                    market is developed sufficiently so as to be
                                    capable of receiving full truckload
                                    deliveries at such distribution centers.

"Allocated G&A "                    shall mean, for each Reporting Period during
                                    any year of the Term, one fifty-second
                                    (1/52) of the total general and
                                    administrative expense overhead stipulated
                                    for such year. The Allocated G&A for the
                                    first contract year of the Term shall be
                                    $4,177.83 per week.

"Allocated Inventory
 Carrying Costs"                    shall mean, for each Reporting Period during
                                    any year of the Term, the amount obtained by
                                    dividing: (i) the product of 9.069%
                                    multiplied by "Applicable Costs" by (ii)
                                    twenty-six (26). The term "Allocated
                                    Applicable Costs" shall mean Product Direct
                                    Costs plus Allocated Variable Overhead.

"Allocated Nitrogen and
 Carbon Dioxide Costs"              shall mean, for each Product Code during any
                                    Quarter, the weighted average price of
                                    nitrogen and carbon dioxide per pound
                                    determined in the manner described on
                                    Exhibit "3.2B" multiplied by the per unit
                                    standard usage as described on Schedule "B".

"Allocated Profit"                  shall mean, for each Product Code, the per
                                    unit profit stipulated and fixed for the
                                    Term as set forth on Schedule "C".

"Allocated Variable
 Electricity Costs"                 shall mean, for each Product Code during any
                                    Quarter, the weighted average price of
                                    electricity per kilowatt hour determined in
                                    the manner described on Exhibit "3.2B"
                                    multiplied by the per unit standard kilowatt
                                    hour usage as described on Schedule "B".

"Allocated Variable Overhead"       shall mean, for each Reporting Period during
                                    any year of the Term, for each Product Code,
                                    the sum of the variable overhead expenses
                                    for all Approved Plants at which Product is
                                    manufactured during such Reporting Period,
                                    determined in the manner set forth on
                                    Schedule "B" and consisting of the following
                                    cost categories: (1) Allocated Variable
                                    Electricity Costs, (2) Allocated Nitrogen
                                    and Carbon Dioxide Costs, (3) storage costs,
                                    (4) water and sewer costs, (5) production
                                    supply costs, (6) variable repair and
                                    maintenance costs, (7) variable
                                    depreciation, (8) trucking expenses between
                                    Approved Plants, and (9) variable
                                    supervision costs.

"Approved Plant"                    shall mean any manufacturing facility of
                                    Supplier approved by Buyer from time to time
                                    during the Term for the manufacture of
                                    Product.

"Bill of Materials"                 shall mean Buyer's bill of materials for
                                    each Product Code, including any process
                                    specifications, yield and usage information,
                                    and labor standards. A copy of the Bill of
                                    Materials in effect as of the date hereof
                                    for each Product Code is attached as Exhibit
                                    1.1. Such bills of materials, which set
                                    forth the cost structure and Operating
                                    Standards for each Product Code, are subject
                                    to modification by Buyer as provided in
                                    Section 2.3 and Section 4.

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"Billing Freight Allowance"         shall mean the estimated per Case freight
                                    allowance established each Quarter for use
                                    in the Product Cost Formula for a Product
                                    Code to a Distributor.

"Buyer's System"                    shall mean the bakery-cafe retail outlets in
                                    the continental United States owned,
                                    franchised or licensed by Buyer, and the
                                    bakery-cafe retail outlets in the
                                    continental United States operated by other
                                    Persons pursuant to a joint venture or other
                                    arrangement with Buyer in which Buyer holds
                                    not less than a fifty-one percent (51%)
                                    interest.

"Case"                              shall mean, for each Product Code, the
                                    number of units that are packaged in each
                                    standard case as set forth in the Bill of
                                    Materials.

"Direct Labor Costs"                shall mean, for each Product Code, the
                                    direct hourly labor costs per unit of
                                    Product Code, as calculated in accordance
                                    with the Operating Standards, structure and
                                    methodology in the Bill of Materials based
                                    upon the non-overtime wage rates per
                                    position as set forth in Schedule "D" (such
                                    non-overtime wage rates plus Employee
                                    Benefits not to exceed the Wage and Benefit
                                    Allowance).

"Disaster Recovery Plan"            shall mean the disaster recovery plan
                                    referred to in Section 16.6 to be
                                    implemented upon the occurrence of a Force
                                    Majeure Event.

"Distributors"                      shall mean the distributors designated by
                                    Buyer or members of Buyer's System (whether
                                    independently owned and operated, or part of
                                    Buyer's System), who are authorized pursuant
                                    to Section 7.1 to order and/or receive
                                    Product from Supplier, to perform
                                    preliminary quality checks on Product, to
                                    make payments to Supplier for Product as
                                    invoiced by Supplier pursuant to the terms
                                    of this Agreement, and to distribute Product
                                    to Buyer's System. A current list of
                                    approved Distributors is set forth on
                                    Schedule "E".

"Employee Benefits"                 shall mean, for each Product Code during any
                                    period of time, the total employee benefit
                                    expense incurred by Supplier to or for the
                                    benefit of the direct labor used to
                                    manufacture such Product, which benefits
                                    shall consist of the benefits described on
                                    Schedule "D" for hourly employees.

"Operating Standards"               shall mean the operating and process
                                    specifications of a production line for each
                                    Product Code, based on the engineering
                                    capabilities of the mixing, makeup, freezing
                                    and/or packaging equipment and manufacturing
                                    processes for each such production line, as
                                    well as the standards for raw materials,
                                    waste allowance, scrap, labor and packaging
                                    set forth in the Bill of Materials for such
                                    Product Code. Without limiting the
                                    generality of the foregoing, references to
                                    the term Operating Standards includes the
                                    line speeds for each such production line,
                                    based on the specific equipment utilized in
                                    each production line and the most limiting
                                    factor of the mixing, makeup, freezing
                                    and/or packaging processes.

"Person"                            shall mean an individual, a corporation, a
                                    general partnership, a limited partnership,
                                    a limited liability company, an association,
                                    a trust or any other

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                                    entity or organization, including a
                                    government or political subdivision or an
                                    agency or instrumentality thereof.

"Product"                           shall mean all bakery goods approved by
                                    Buyer for manufacture by Supplier on
                                    designated production lines at an Approved
                                    Plant, and then supplied directly or
                                    indirectly for resale to Buyer's System.

"Product Code"                      shall mean an item of Product which is a
                                    specific combination of formulation, unit
                                    size, package size (including number of
                                    units), package type and label, all in
                                    accordance with the Bill of Materials, and
                                    to which a specific product code has been
                                    assigned by Buyer for identification
                                    purposes.

"Product Direct Costs"              shall mean, for each Product Code during
                                    any Reporting Period, the sum of:

                                    (a) the per unit standard costs of delivered
                                    ingredients, including the cost of flour and
                                    butter determined in accordance with the
                                    provisions of Section 2.4 (at the stipulated
                                    delivered price per unit multiplied by the
                                    standard usage in the Bill of Materials),
                                    plus the product obtained by multiplying the
                                    percentage operational variance for
                                    ingredients as set forth on Schedule "F" by
                                    the per unit standard costs of delivered
                                    ingredients; plus

                                    (b) the per unit standard costs of delivered
                                    packaging as set forth in the Bill of
                                    Materials (at the stipulated delivered price
                                    per unit multiplied by the standard usage in
                                    the Bill of Materials), plus the product
                                    obtained by multiplying the applicable
                                    percentage operational variance for
                                    packaging as set forth on Schedule "F" by
                                    the per unit standard costs of delivered
                                    packaging; plus

                                    (c) the per unit standard costs of Direct
                                    Labor Costs as set forth in the Bill of
                                    Materials (at the stipulated cost per unit
                                    multiplied by the standard usage in the Bill
                                    of Materials) plus the product obtained by
                                    multiplying the applicable percentage
                                    operational variance for Direct Labor Costs
                                    as set forth on Schedule "F" by the per unit
                                    standard costs of Direct Labor Costs; plus

                                    (d) an allowance for Employee Benefits on a
                                    cost per unit basis determined according to
                                    the methodology set forth on Schedule "D".

                                    Such sum shall be calculated using the
                                    Operating Standards included in the Bill of
                                    Materials.

"Quarter"                           shall mean the three (3) consecutive months
                                    ending on the last Saturday of every April,
                                    July, October and January, during the Term.

"Reporting Period"                  shall mean one (1) week periods during the
                                    Term, ending at the close of business on
                                    each Saturday.

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"Stipulated Inventory
 Carrying Costs"                    shall mean, for each Reporting Period during
                                    any year of the Term, the amount obtained by
                                    dividing: (i) the product of 9.069%
                                    multiplied by "Stipulated Applicable Costs"
                                    by (ii) twenty-six (26). The term
                                    "Stipulated Applicable Costs" shall mean
                                    Product Direct Costs plus Stipulated
                                    Variable Overhead. The term "Stipulated
                                    Variable Overhead" shall have the same
                                    meaning as "Allocated Variable Overhead"
                                    except substituting therefor the terms
                                    "Stipulated Variable Electricity Costs" for
                                    "Allocated Variable Electricity Costs" and
                                    "Stipulated Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide
                                    Costs" for "Allocated Nitrogen and Carbon
                                    Dioxide Costs".

"Stipulated Variable
 Electricity Costs"                 shall mean, for each Product Code during any
                                    Quarter, the weighted average price of
                                    electricity per kilowatt hour estimated each
                                    Quarter for use in the Product Cost Formula,
                                    computed consistently with the methodology
                                    described on Exhibit "3.2B" multiplied by
                                    the per unit standard kilowatt hour usage
                                    set forth in the Bill of Materials as
                                    described on Schedule "B".

"Stipulated Nitrogen and
 Carbon Dioxide Costs"              shall mean, for each Product Code during any
                                    Quarter, the weighted average price of
                                    nitrogen and carbon dioxide per pound
                                    estimated each Quarter for use in the
                                    Product Cost Formula, and consistent with
                                    the methodology described on Exhibit "3.2B"
                                    multiplied by the per unit standard usage
                                    set forth in the Bill of Materials as
                                    described on Schedule "B".

"Stock-out Shortage"                shall mean the inability of a Distributor to
                                    fill an order for Product placed by a member
                                    or members of Buyer's System as a result of
                                    a failure by Supplier to supply Product to
                                    such Distributor. The amount of a Stock-Out
                                    Shortage, for a Product Code, shall equal
                                    the aggregate number of Cases of such
                                    Product Code ordered from the affected
                                    Distributor by a member or members of
                                    Buyer's System less the number of Cases of
                                    such Product Code in the affected
                                    Distributor's inventory at the time of such
                                    order or orders.

"Term"                              shall mean, unless earlier terminated by
                                    Buyer due to a Supplier Default or by
                                    Supplier due to a Buyer Default or pursuant
                                    to Section 3.7.3, the period during which
                                    Supplier shall be required to manufacture
                                    and supply Product and Buyer shall be
                                    required to purchase, or cause to be
                                    purchased, Product in accordance with the
                                    terms of this Agreement, which shall be for
                                    a period of five (5) years commencing on the
                                    date of this Agreement, and shall be
                                    automatically renewed on a year-to-year
                                    basis thereafter unless notice of
                                    termination by either party is given to the
                                    other party not less than twelve (12) months
                                    prior to termination.

"Vendor"                            shall include, when such term is used to
                                    refer to ingredient and/or packaging
                                    vendors, the distribution and/or freight
                                    system that delivered such ingredients
                                    and/or packaging to an Approved Plant.

"Wage and Benefit Allowance"        shall mean, at any time for each job
                                    classification: (1) the actual regular,
                                    non-overtime wage rates for those positions,
                                    and Employee Benefits, listed

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                                    on Schedule "D", respectively (excluding:
                                    (a) workers compensation, (b) medical and
                                    dental benefits, other than medical and
                                    dental expenses associated with worker
                                    compensation claims, and (c) state and
                                    federal mandated taxes and charges, such as
                                    the FICA tax base, medicare and unemployment
                                    borne by Supplier solely as a result of any
                                    government-mandated increase in the wage
                                    base or tax rate used for the computation of
                                    such charges ("Government Mandated
                                    Charges")) as of the date of this Agreement;
                                    plus a percentage increase of such actual
                                    regular, non-overtime wage rates and
                                    Employee Benefits equal to the percentage
                                    increase in the Consumer Price Index from
                                    the date of this Agreement plus five (5)
                                    percentage points; plus (2) workers
                                    compensation equal to four and two-tenths
                                    percent (4.2%) of the sum of: (i) Direct
                                    Labor Costs plus (ii) the product obtained
                                    by multiplying the applicable percentage
                                    operational variance for Direct Labor Costs
                                    as set forth on Schedule "F" by the per unit
                                    standard costs of Direct Labor Costs; plus
                                    (3) medical and dental benefits (excluding
                                    medical and dental benefits, other than
                                    medical and dental expenses associated with
                                    worker compensation claims) plus an amount
                                    not in excess of twenty-five percent (25%)
                                    of the prior years' medical and dental
                                    costs; plus (4) Government Mandated Charges.
                                    As used herein, the term "Consumer Price
                                    Index" shall mean the "Consumer Price Index
                                    for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers,
                                    U.S. City Average, All Items (1982-84=100)"
                                    published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
                                    of the United States Department of Labor
                                    (or, if such index is not available, any
                                    comparable successor or substitute index,
                                    appropriately adjusted, which is designated
                                    by Buyer and approved by Supplier). As of
                                    the last day of September, 2002, the
                                    Consumer Price Index was 177.0.

         1.2 Other Defined Terms. In addition to terms defined in the Recitals
to this Agreement and Section 1.1, the following terms shall have the meanings
defined for such terms in the Sections set forth below:

<Table>
<Caption>
Term                                    Section
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<S>                                     <C>
"Allocated Applicable Costs"             1.1 (see "Allocated Inventory
                                                 Carrying Costs")
7"Arbitrator"                            3.2.6
"Association"                           22.
"Buyer Default"                         16.3
"Buyer's Cancellation Fee"              16.4
"Competitor"                            14.5
"Consumer Price Index"                   1.1 (see "Wage and Benefit Allowance")
"Disclosing Party"                      14.1
"Force Majeure Event"                   16.6
"FOB Plant Billing Price Per Case"       3.1
"Government Mandated Charges"            1.1 (see "Wage and Benefit Allowance")
"Invoice Price"                          3.1
"Independent Operators"                  7.3
"Product Cost" ..                        3.2.1
"Product Cost Formula"                   3.2.1
"Product Development Project"            4.2
</Table>

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<Table>
<S>                                                <C>
"Proprietary Information"                          14.1
"Protected Signature Product"                      14.5
"Quarterly Reconciliation Report"                   3.2(b)
"Receiving Party"                                  14.1

"Resolution Period"                                 3.2.6
"Shortage Fee"                                      5.2(b)
"Status Conference"                                 3.2.6
"Stipulated Applicable Costs"                       1.1 (see "Stipulated Inventory
                                                         Carrying Costs")
"Structural Savings Project"                        4.5
"Supplier's Cancellation Fee"                      16.2
"Supplier Default"                                 16.1
"Weekly Reconciliation Report"                      3.2(b)
</Table>

2. Manufacture and Supply of Product.

         2.1 Supply Requirements. Upon and subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, during the Term, Supplier shall: (a) manufacture and supply
Product in such quantities as may be required by each Distributor and/or member
of Buyer's System to enable each of them to meet the Product requirements and
inventory needs of Buyer's System; and (b) manufacture and supply Product in
such quantities as may be required by each Distributor to maintain an adequate
level of Product inventory as provided in this Agreement.

         2.2 Exclusivity. So long as Supplier timely supplies Product in
accordance with the required recipes, formulas, processes, Operating Standards
and Product specifications, and in the quantities required by each Distributor
and Buyer, Buyer shall purchase from Supplier (through its Distributors) one
hundred percent (100%) of its Product requirements for Buyer's bakery-cafe
outlets in the continental United States for all Product which is not
manufactured by Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer, and Buyer shall use its
reasonable best efforts, subject to applicable law, to direct the bakery-cafe
outlets that are a part of Buyer's System to purchase from Supplier (through its
Distributors) one hundred percent (100%) of their Product requirements for all
Product which is not manufactured by Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer.

         2.3 Specifications and Packaging. Supplier shall manufacture Product in
accordance with Buyer's recipes, formulas, and Product specifications as set
forth in the current Bills of Materials, Operating Standards and other documents
listed on Schedule 2.3, as such requirements may be modified by Buyer upon
reasonable prior notice from time to time during the Term in accordance with
Section 4. Product shall be packaged in the manner prescribed by the
Distributors and Buyer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
herein, Supplier shall be entitled to alter any Operating Standards if such an
alteration is required to comply with good manufacturing practices as set forth
in the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Current
Good Manufacturing Practices in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food,
21 C.F.R 110 (1997)), as such regulations may be amended from time to time,
including, without limitation, alterations to prevent microbial contamination.
Supplier shall provide Buyer prompt notice of any alteration, which shall be
prior notice to the extent practicable.

         2.4 Supplier's Purchasing Duties; Vendors.

             (a) Supplier shall use its reasonable best efforts to assist
Buyer in obtaining the most favorable available prices for raw materials and
packaging, including without limitation, flour and butter.

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Buyer shall have the right to approve all Vendors. To the extent that raw
materials and packaging are purchased by Supplier from Vendors approved by
Buyer, the cost of such raw materials and packaging shall not constitute a
failure to satisfy Supplier's obligations under this Section 2.4 Anything to the
contrary herein notwithstanding, Supplier shall not change any Vendors without
the prior consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Grounds for Supplier to propose terminating a Vendor shall include, but not be
limited to, the failure of such Vendor to supply sufficient quantities of any
item purchased by Supplier from the Vendor on a timely basis and/or according to
required specifications. Supplier shall not enter into any formal or informal
arrangement or understanding with any Vendor (regardless of whether such Vendor
is an Affiliate of Supplier) by which Supplier receives, directly or indirectly,
any rebate, discount or other consideration, unless such arrangement or
understanding is fully disclosed to Buyer and the value of such rebate, discount
or other consideration is applied to reduce Product Direct Costs pursuant to
this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, Supplier shall be permitted to
retain (but with prior disclosure to Buyer): (1) standard discounts offered by
Vendors generally to their customers for early payment of up to two percent
(2%); and (2) rebates offered to Supplier by Vendors for the year-over-year
growth in volume of purchases by Supplier (on a company-wide basis, i.e., for
all of Supplier's customers, including Buyer), such rebates not to exceed two
percent (2%) of such aggregated dollar growth.

             (b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the cost for
flour and/or butter shall be determined either: (1) as selected by Buyer from
time to time after consultation with and advice from Supplier from available
contracts for flour and butter for such period of time; or (2) using the
methodology selected by Buyer for purchasing flour and/or butter for a period of
time determined by Buyer (for example, but without limitation, through purchases
on the spot markets).

         2.5 Payment. Supplier shall invoice each Distributor for Product on
payment terms that Supplier establishes for each Distributor which are stated on
each invoice and communicated in advance to Distributor and which do not affect
the determination and adjustment of the Invoice Price (as defined below).
Supplier shall notify and consult with Buyer immediately if, at any time, it
gives consideration to or contemplates changing the payment terms for any
Distributor, and Supplier shall further provide Buyer with a copy of any
communication or correspondence to any Distributor which could lead to a change
in payment terms consistent with Supplier's credit policies and procedures.
Supplier shall provide Buyer with a copy of each invoice (or an invoice register
in such form as Buyer may approve in advance) at the time it provides such
invoice to a Distributor. Title to Product and risk of loss shall pass to a
Distributor or Independent Operator (as defined in Section 7.3), as the case may
be, when Product is physically received by such Distributor or Independent
Operator.

         2.6 Inventory Management.

             (a) Supplier shall work with each Distributor to assure that
adequate levels of inventory are maintained at each Distributor's warehouses as
specified by Distributor and/or Buyer from time to time during the Term. In
connection with the foregoing, Supplier shall take all action that may be
necessary to avoid foreseen inventory shortages (for example, shipping
additional Product by air express freight when Supplier ships fewer Cases of
Product than were ordered by a Distributor). Any additional cost or expense in
connection with such required actions shall be borne by the party substantially
responsible for such foreseen shortage. Regardless of whether the party
substantially responsible for such foreseen shortage has been finally
determined, Supplier shall not delay, postpone or fail to take any such required
action pending a determination of responsibility.

             (b) Buyer shall require each Distributor to meet at least the
following standards with respect to lead times, order minimums and change
orders. Each order from a Distributor, (which shall consist of one or more full
truckloads, except in the case of shipments to distribution centers where LTL
shipments are permitted by this Agreement) shall be manufactured, shipped and
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distribution center within fourteen (14) days from the date that such order was
received by Supplier. In addition, Supplier shall not be required to process
change orders: (1) otherwise required hereunder if the practical effect of such
change orders would result in the circumvention of the normal lead time
standards established hereunder and Supplier promptly notifies Buyer of the
circumstances surrounding such change orders; or (2) received from a Distributor
upon less than seven (7) days notice; provided, however, that Supplier shall use
its commercially reasonable best efforts, consistent with its production
schedules and plant capacities, to accommodate change orders received with less
than seven (7) days notice. Supplier shall also meet the standards of each
Distributor as set forth on Schedule 2.6, or as otherwise reasonably agreed-to
between Distributor and Supplier, relating to: (1) Product shelf-life; (2)
outside packaging and labeling; (3) hold harmless agreements; and (4) insurance,
additional insureds and the provision of certificates of insurance.

3. Pricing and Periodic Updates, Reconciliation and Adjustments.

         3.1 Invoice Price Per Case.

             (a) Supplier will charge each Distributor an Invoice Price per Case
of Product as follows. The Invoice Price for Product shipped pursuant to this
Agreement shall be invoiced by Product Code, and shall be expressed in dollars
per Case. The "Invoice Price" for each Case of Product shipped to each
Distributor shall equal, for each Product Code, the sum of the FOB Plant Billing
Price Per Case plus the Billing Freight Allowance. As used herein, the "FOB
Plant Billing Price Per Case" for each Product Code, shall mean such amount as
may be fixed by Buyer from time to time during the Term. Buyer may adjust the
FOB Plant Billing Price Per Case from time to time in its discretion upon not
less than thirty (30) days prior notice to Supplier. Supplier shall include the
Billing Freight Allowance invoiced to each Distributor as a separate line item
on each Invoice.

             (b) The Invoice Price, the cost updates for each Reporting Period,
the cost reconciliation's for each Quarter and the annual cost adjustments shall
be determined in the manner as set forth in this Section 3 consistent with the
Weekly Reconciliation Report and the Quarterly Reconciliation Report outline
accompanying each of the Weekly Reconciliation Report and Quarterly
Reconciliation Report spreadsheets referred to in Section 3.2; provided,
however, that in the event of any inconsistency between such calculation and
computation outlines and spreadsheets and any Section of this Agreement, the
text in such Section shall at all times control. All requests for credit from
Buyer's System for failure to meet Product specifications shall be processed
directly through Supplier. Buyer and Supplier shall mutually agree upon
reasonable administrative procedures for processing of any credit requests.

         3.2 Periodic Updates, Reconciliation and Adjustments.

             (a) The final cost of Product delivered to each Distributor for
distribution to Buyer's System shall be determined by reference to the Product
Cost Formula, as defined in Section 3.2.1, using data obtained from updates
which shall be posted regularly to the Bill of Materials costing system (using
Buyer's FMS (Food Management System) computer software, or any substitute or
replacement software program designated from time to time by Buyer). Buyer shall
provide Supplier with its FMS computer software or such other software that
Buyer requires Supplier to utilize, and shall also provide training in its use
to the appropriate employees of Supplier at no cost to Supplier. Such updates
and final cost of Product shall be determined at the times and in the manner
described below:

                    (1) Weekly. At the end of each Reporting Period, material
costs for ingredients and packaging and, if applicable, fuel surcharges for
trucking expenses between Approved Plants, shall be updated and computed in the
Product Cost Formula to determine the net difference for the week then-ended
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the Invoice Prices and the Product Costs determined by the Product Cost Formula,
all as specified in greater detail in Section 3.2.2.

                    (2) Quarterly. At the end of each Quarter, the Product Cost
Formula and the methodology described in Schedule "A" for computing Allocated
Fixed Overhead and Allocated Inventory Carrying Costs shall be used to process
updates for and reconcile the difference in the Product Cost Formula, for the
Quarter then-ended, between: (i) stipulated and allocated costs for certain
elements of Allocated Variable Overhead; (ii) stipulated and Allocated Inventory
Carrying Costs, (iii) the Billing Freight Allowance and the Allocated Freight
Allowance; and (iv) stipulated and allocated costs for the fixed depreciation
component of Allocated Fixed Overhead;, all as specified in greater detail in
Section 3.2.3.

                    (3) Annually. At the end of each contract year, the Product
Cost Formula shall be used to process updates for and reconcile the difference
in the Product Cost Formula, for the year then-ended, between certain elements
of the Allocated Variable Overhead. In addition, annual adjustments for certain
elements of the Allocated Variable Overhead, Direct Labor Costs, the Allocated
G&A and tax and license fee components of the Allocated Fixed Overhead shall be
posted to the cost components of the Bill of Materials costing system for the
next succeeding contract year. Each annual update and reconciliation shall be
made as specified in greater detail in Section 3.2.4 and Section 3.2.5.

             (b) Each cost update and reconciliation coming due following each
Reporting Period in accordance with this Section 3.2 shall be reported by
Supplier in a summary report (the "Weekly Reconciliation Report") substantially
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2A delivered to Buyer within ten (10)
business days after the end of each such Reporting Period; except in the case of
a Reporting Period ending at the end of each Quarter, in which case the Weekly
Reconciliation Report for such Reporting Period, together with a separate
quarterly summary report (the "Quarterly Reconciliation Report") substantially
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3.2B, shall be delivered to Buyer within
twenty (20) business days after the end of each such Reporting Period. Supplier
shall also provide to Buyer each Reporting Period, for each Product Code, the
Bill of Materials and such other supporting documentation as may reasonably be
requested by Buyer to audit and verify the computation of the net adjustment due
to or from Supplier.

         3.2.1 Definitions. The "Product Cost Formula" shall mean, for each
Product Code, the formula for determining the delivered cost for each unit of
Product in connection with each weekly, quarterly and annual reconciliation
specified in Section 3.2.2, Section 3.2.3 and Section 3.2.4, expressed when
computed as the Product Cost per unit. The "Product Cost" per unit shall equal
the sum of:

                          (1)          the Product Direct Costs; plus

                          (2)          the Allocated Variable Overhead for such
                                       Product Code as set forth on Schedule
                                       "B"; plus

                          (3)          the Allocated Inventory Carrying Costs
                                       for such Product Code; plus

                          (4)          the Allocated Profit for such Product
                                       Code as set forth on Schedule "C"; plus.

                          (5)          the result obtained by dividing the
                                       Billing Freight Allowance by the number
                                       of standard units of Product in a Case.

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         3.2.2 Weekly Updates to Product Cost Formula and Reconciliation.

               (a) Material costs of Product ingredients and packaging shall be
updated weekly. At the end of each Reporting Period, the Product Cost Formula
for each Product Code shall be updated with the most recent actual delivered
material costs (or weighted average costs, if available) for Product ingredients
and packaging incurred by Supplier for the week then ended and the Product Cost
Formula shall be recomputed. In addition, in the event that Supplier's trucking
expenses between Approved Plants become subject to fuel surcharges, the actual
amount of such surcharges paid by Supplier shall constitute an adjustment to the
trucking expense element of Allocated Variable Overhead for the Reporting Period
in which such surcharges were paid.

              (b) The net aggregate difference, for each Product Code, between
the Invoice Price per Case minus the sum of: (i) the Product Cost per Case,
multiplied by the number of Cases shipped during such week; plus (ii) the
Allocated Fixed Overhead, shall be paid (if a positive number) or invoiced (if a
negative number) to Buyer by Supplier within ten (10) business days after the
end of each Reporting Period. Any invoice to Buyer shall be paid within ten (10)
business days after receiving such invoice.

         3.2.3 Quarterly Updates to Product Cost Formula, Allocated Variable
               Overhead, and Allocated Fixed Overhead, and Reconciliation.

               (a) The following components of the Product Cost Formula and
Allocated Fixed Overhead shall be updated and reconciled at the end of each
Quarter for the Product Cost Formula during the next succeeding Quarter as set
forth in this Section 3.2.3: (i) certain elements of Allocated Variable Overhead
in Section 3.2.3(b), (ii) Allocated Inventory Carrying Costs reconciled in
Section 3.2.3(c), (iii) Billing Freight Allowance in Section 3.2.3(d), and (iv)
the fixed depreciation component of Allocated Fixed Overhead in Section
3.2.3(e),. The net total amount computed and reported on the Quarterly
Reconciliation Report as set forth in this Section 3.2.3 shall be paid (if a
positive number) or invoiced (if a negative number) to Buyer by Supplier within
twenty (20) business days after the end of the Reporting Period coinciding with
end of such Quarter.

               (b) Certain elements of Allocated Variable Overhead shall be
reconciled at the end of each Quarter as follows. The total, for all Product
Codes, of the net positive or negative difference (expressed in dollars per
unit) between the sum of: (i) Stipulated Variable Electricity Costs, plus (ii)
Stipulated Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Costs for the Quarter then-ended minus
the sum of: (x) Allocated Variable Electricity Costs for such Quarter, plus (y)
Allocated Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Costs, such difference multiplied by the
total number of units shipped during such Quarter, shall be computed and
reported on the Quarterly Reconciliation Report. The Allocated Variable
Electricity Costs and the Allocated Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Costs shall then
be updated in Allocated Variable Overhead as the Stipulated Variable Electricity
Costs and the Stipulated Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Costs, respectively, in the
immediately succeeding Quarter, with such adjustments as may mutually be
agreed-to between Buyer and Supplier based on anticipated changes in such cost
elements for the upcoming Quarter.

               (c) The total, for all Product Codes, of the net positive or
negative difference (expressed in dollars per unit) between Stipulated Inventory
Carrying Costs at the beginning of the Quarter minus Allocated Inventory
Carrying Costs at the end of the Quarter, such difference multiplied by the
total number of units shipped during such Quarter, shall be computed and
reported on the Quarterly Reconciliation Report.

               (d) The total, for all Product Codes, of the net positive or
negative difference for all Distributors (expressed in dollars per unit) between
the Billing Freight Allowance for each such Distributor minus the Allocated
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Distributor during such Quarter, shall be computed and reported on the Quarterly
Reconciliation Report. The Allocated Freight Costs for the Quarter then-ended
shall then be updated in the Product Cost Formula as the new Billing Freight
Allowance for the immediately next succeeding Quarter. The Allocated Freight
Costs for the Quarter then-ended shall be updated in the Product Cost Formula as
the new Billing Freight Allowance for the immediately next succeeding Quarter.

               (e) At the end of each Quarter, any depreciation for new capital
equipment deemed placed "in-service" during such Quarter as provided in Schedule
"A" but not included in the Allocated Fixed Overhead established at the
beginning of such Quarter shall be computed and reported on the Quarterly
Reconciliation Report. The fixed depreciation component of Allocated Fixed
Overhead shall then be updated for the immediately next succeeding Quarter to
include all such new capital equipment.

         3.2.4 Annual Updates to Product Cost Formula and Reconciliation.

               (a) The allowance for Employee Benefits at the end of such year
shall be updated in the Product Cost Formula as the new allowance for Employee
Benefits in the Product Direct Costs component of the Product Cost Formula for
the immediately next succeeding contract year.

               (b) The Direct Labor Costs component of the Product Cost Formula
shall be updated not more than once per contract year on a date to be determined
by Supplier. At the end of the Reporting Period coinciding with such date, the
then-current Direct Labor Costs shall be updated in the Product Cost Formula as
the new Direct Labor Costs in Product Direct Costs.

               (c) In addition to the foregoing annual reconciliation and
updates to the Product Cost Formula, the following elements of the Allocated
Variable Overhead shall be updated (but not reconciled) annually, at the end of
the Reporting Period in which the anniversary date of this Agreement occurs, in
the Product Cost Formula for the next succeeding contract year in the manner set
forth in Schedule "B": (i) storage costs, and (ii) water and sewer costs.

         3.2.5 Annual Updates to Allocated Fixed Overhead and Allocated
               Inventory Carrying Costs, and Reconciliation.

               (a) Annually, at the end of the Reporting Period in which the
anniversary date of this Agreement occurs, the positive or negative difference
between the sum of: (i) the taxes and license fees included in Allocated Fixed
Overhead for the contract year then-ended, plus (ii) insurance stipulated for
such year minus the sum of (x) the actual taxes and license fees paid or
incurred by Supplier for such contract year, plus (y) Supplier's actual
insurance expense for such year, shall be computed and reported on the Quarterly
Reconciliation Report for the last Quarter of each contract year. The net total
amount computed and reported on the Quarterly Reconciliation Report as set forth
in this Section 3.2.5, and in Sections 3.2.3 and 3.2.4, shall be paid (if a
positive number) or invoiced (if a negative number) to Buyer by Supplier within
twenty (20) business days after the end of the Reporting Period coinciding with
end of such year. The taxes and license fees included in Allocated Fixed
Overhead shall then be updated in Allocated Fixed Overhead for the upcoming year
of the Term as mutually agreed-upon between Buyer and Supplier, based on changes
or anticipated changes in tax law or applicable production assets utilized or to
be utilized by Supplier in manufacturing Product for the upcoming year.

               (b) Annually, at the end of the Reporting Period in which the
anniversary date of this Agreement occurs, the then-current Allocated G&A for
such contract year shall be updated as the new Allocated G&A for the immediately
next succeeding contract year to an amount mutually agreed-upon by Supplier and
Buyer, such amount to be determined taking into account the specific general and
administrative activities required for Supplier to properly administer
Supplier's responsibilities contemplated by this

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Agreement in light of the volume of production reasonably anticipated for the
upcoming year. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the updated amount for
Allocated G&A shall not exceed one hundred ten percent (110%) of the
then-current Allocated G&A for the contract year then-ending.

               (c) In addition to the foregoing, the following elements of
Allocated Fixed Overhead shall be updated (but not reconciled) annually, at the
end of the Reporting Period in which the anniversary date of this Agreement
occurs, for the next succeeding contract year in the manner set forth in
Schedule "A": (i) fixed maintenance costs, (ii) supervision costs, and (iii)
quality assurance costs.

         3.2.6 Delivery and Review of Quarterly Reconciliation Report and Weekly
Reconciliation Reports. Within twenty (20) business days after the end of each
Quarter, Supplier shall provide to Buyer a proposed Quarterly Reconciliation
Report for the Quarter, together with the Weekly Reconciliation Report for the
Reporting Period coinciding with the end of such Quarter. Buyer shall have ten
(10) business days to review the proposed Quarterly Reconciliation Report for
each Quarter and the Weekly Reconciliation Report for the Reporting Period
coinciding with the end of such Quarter after its receipt of such reports. Buyer
and Supplier shall convene an in-person meeting or conference call (each, a
"Status Conference") at a mutually convenient time and location to review the
Quarterly Reconciliation Report and all of the Weekly Reconciliation Reports for
the Quarter then-ended, and discuss the status of manufacturing operations,
ongoing or proposed projects and other matters of interest to either party. If
Buyer is unable to reconcile or disputes any item included in any of the
Quarterly Reconciliation Reports or Weekly Reconciliation Reports, or the
computation of any amounts due to or from Supplier (regardless of whether any
such amounts have been received or paid), it shall notify Supplier within such
ten (10) business day period of any such items it is unable to reconcile or
which it disputes. The foregoing notwithstanding, the failure by Buyer to
dispute or question any item within such ten (10) business day period shall not
constitute a waiver by Buyer or Supplier of the right to subsequently dispute or
question such item; provided, however, that any such dispute or question by
Buyer or Supplier shall be asserted not later than the conclusion of the Status
Conference for the Quarter immediately following the Quarter pertaining to such
dispute or question, or shall be thereafter (absent fraud, misrepresentation,
inaccuracy or omission in such reporting by Supplier) be deemed irrevocably
waived. Supplier and Buyer shall attempt diligently in good faith to reconcile
any differences and to resolve by mutual agreement any items in dispute within
twenty (20) business days (the "Resolution Period") following such notification
by Buyer. If any of the items in dispute are not resolved within the Resolution
Period, either party thereafter shall have the right to submit the disputed
items for resolution to an arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties (the
"Arbitrator") in accordance with Section 22, whose decision shall be final and
binding on the parties, and when made, shall be deemed to be an agreement
between Supplier and Buyer on the issues so determined. The expense of the
Arbitrator shall be borne equally by Buyer and Supplier. Any net final
adjustment due to or from Supplier for any Quarter resulting from the review of
the proposed Quarterly Reconciliation Report for the Quarter or the Weekly
Reconciliation Report for the Reporting Period coinciding with the end of such
Quarter shall be paid by or to Buyer within the later of: twenty (20) business
days after the ten (10) business day review provided for above, or its final
determination if a dispute or question is raised within such ten (10) business
day review; provided , however, that any amounts not in dispute shall be paid by
the earlier of such dates.

4. Production Modifications; New Product Development.

         4.1 Prior Approval of All Changes. Subject to Section 2.3, Supplier
shall not change any specifications, recipes, formulas, or processes related to
Product without Buyer's prior written approval. Buyer shall have the right to
audit and approve in advance all changes to standard costs reflected in the
Bills of Materials, including but not limited to, changes in formulae,
processes, ingredients, manning per line, line speeds and yields, structural
waste, and units per Case (including any change to a Bill of Materials whereby
an operating variance is reclassified into ongoing direct cost).

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         4.2 New Product Development

         4.2.1 Initiation of a Product Development Project. From time to time
during the Term, Buyer shall have the right to develop and introduce additional
Product items or make modifications to existing Product recipes, formulas,
specifications and preparation procedures which, in either case, require
expenditures by Supplier in order to manufacture such additional Product or to
implement such modifications. Such expenditures may include amounts which are
classified in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as
capital expenditures and/or non-capital expenditures. Amounts classified as
capital expenditures shall be governed by Section 4.2.3(c) and Section 4.4.
Amounts classified as non-capital expenditures shall be governed by Section 4.3.
Each such project shall be referred to herein as a "Product Development Project"
(and shall not be governed by the provisions of Section 4.5 relating to
Structural Savings Projects). Any additional or modified Product developed
pursuant to a Product Development Project may either be developed in addition to
or may replace one or more then-existing Product Codes. Prior to implementing
any Product Development Project, Buyer and Supplier shall develop a mutually
agreeable budget and timetable for the project and, if applicable, shall provide
for the sharing of rights to any Proprietary Information jointly developed in
the course of such project upon such terms as are mutually-agreed upon in a
written agreement entered into pursuant to Section 14.3.

         4.2.2 Supplier Support of Buyer R&D. Supplier shall provide
commercially reasonable manufacturing support for Buyer's product research and
development activities, and shall work diligently with Buyer to develop a budget
for and to implement each Product Development Project. Supplier and Buyer shall
mutually agree on the time that Supplier may begin to invoice Distributors for
the production of any additional or modified Product items and to include any
such additional or modified Product in the cost update, reconciliation and
adjustment process of Section 3 using the Product Cost Formula. In connection
therewith, Supplier's manufacturing support for Buyer's research and development
shall continue at least from the production of Product bench samples through
initial manufacturing (but not including market test production runs) before the
commencement of any such invoicing and cost update, reconciliation and
adjustment procedures.

         4.2.3 New Product Cost Formula. The Product Cost for Product
manufactured pursuant to a Product Development Project shall be determined in
the same manner set forth in Section 3.2.1, and consistent with the following
principles:

               (a) Product Direct Costs. Supplier and Buyer shall mutually agree
on a operational variance percentage for the per unit standard costs for
delivered ingredients and Direct Labor Costs, which shall be developed using the
same methodology used for determining such operational variance for existing
Products, and which shall not exceed in each case the highest percentage
variance for Product manufactured by Supplier in the same product category if a
comparable Product category then exists.

               (b) Allocated Fixed Overhead and Allocated Variable Overhead.
Supplier and Buyer shall mutually agree on the fixed and variable overhead
allocations, which shall be developed using the same methodology used for
determining such Allocated Fixed Overhead and Allocated Variable Overhead for
existing Products, and which if a comparable Product category then exists, shall
be based on the average fixed and variable overhead allocations for Product
manufactured by Supplier in such Product category.

               (c) Allocated Profit. Allocated Profit for Product manufactured
pursuant to a Product Development Project shall mean the product obtained by
multiplying the Product Direct Costs for such Product determined pursuant to
this Section 4.2.3 (excluding Allocated Profit) by eleven and one-quarter
percent (11.25%).

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             4.2.4 Alternative Sources. If Buyer does not reach agreement with
Supplier on those matters required by this Section 4 to be mutually agreed upon
in connection with a Product Development Project after good faith attempts by
Buyer to reach such agreements, Buyer shall be permitted to implement such
Product Development Project with third parties.

         4.3 Non-Capital Expenditures for Product Development Projects. Supplier
shall be responsible for scaling up, and implementing any manufacturing and
supply changes required in connection with any Product Development Project. The
actual direct, incremental expenses incurred as a result of any Product
Development Project, consisting of material, packaging, direct hourly labor
shall be allocated as follows:

             (a) If the total amount of such expenses for a single project do
not exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000), Supplier shall pay the total
amount of such expenses; provided , however, that Supplier shall not be
obligated to incur more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) of such expenses,
in the aggregate, during any one (1) year of the Term.

             (b) If the total amount of such expenses exceed Fifteen Thousand
Dollars ($15,000) per project or if the annual Fifty Thousand Dollar ($50,000)
limit in Section 4.3(a) has been exceeded, Buyer shall pay the total amount of
such excess.

         4.4 Capital Expenses. Supplier shall be responsible for all capital
expenses incurred or required to be incurred in connection with its supply
responsibilities and duties under this Agreement, including, without limitation,
capital expenses for capacity expansion to fulfill the Product requirements of
Buyer's System as provided in this Agreement. Any capital expenses incurred in
connection with an agreed-to Product Development Project shall be governed by
the provisions of Section 4.2.3(c); provided, however, that in the event that
the implementation of a Product Development Project requires the purchase of
capital equipment which would be used solely and exclusively for the manufacture
of Product for Buyer's System, Buyer and Supplier shall discuss the possibility
of some form of contribution by Buyer toward such capital expense and/or an
increase in the Allocated Profit specified in Section 4.2.3(c), in each case,
upon such terms and conditions as shall be mutually agreed to between Buyer and
Supplier. Any capital expenses incurred in connection with an agreed-to
Structural Savings Project shall be governed by the provisions of Section
4.5(a).

         4.5 Structural Savings Projects.

             (a) From time to time during the Term, Supplier and Buyer may
provide each other with recommendations for improving the efficiency of the
manufacturing and supply processes and for reducing costs (each, a "Structural
Savings Project"). Any provision hereof to the contrary notwithstanding: (i) any
project designated as a Structural Savings Project shall not be treated as a
Product Development Project governed by Section 4.2 and Section 4.3; and (ii)
any program implemented for the purpose of managing any ingredients or packaging
costs (including, but not limited to, flour and butter costs) shall not be
governed by this Section 4.5. Buyer and Supplier shall mutually determine which,
if any, proposed Structural Savings Project are to be implemented on a
project-by-project basis, and shall work together to implement such mutually
agreed-upon Structural Savings Project and, if applicable, shall provide for the
sharing of rights to any Proprietary Information jointly developed in the course
of such project upon such terms as are mutually-agreed upon in a written
agreement entered into pursuant to Section 14.3. Each Structural Savings Project
may involve expenditures which are classified in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles as capital expenditures and/or non-capital
expenditures. All such expenditures (whether capital or non-capital) shall be
allocated as mutually agreed-upon by the parties, consistent with the following
principles: Reductions in costs resulting from changes in Operating Standards
shall be initially (and temporarily) shared between Buyer and Supplier by their
mutual agreement to phase-in appropriate reductions to Product Direct Costs in
the applicable Bills of Materials resulting from the Structural Savings Project.
Buyer and Supplier shall mutually determine the amount of cost savings to be
included in Product Direct Costs and the time

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during which such cost savings shall be realized, commencing upon a mutually
agreed-upon implementation date of the project. After such agreed-upon phase-in
period, the reduction in Product Direct Costs shall be permanent.

             (b) The foregoing and any other provision of this Agreement to the
contrary notwithstanding, if Supplier undertakes any project affecting standard
equipment running rates, efficiency and/or manning requirements or any other
element upon which the Bills of Materials for any Product Code is based
(including, by way of illustration and without limitation, modification of
machine speeds or the engineering capability of any equipment) which is not
otherwise a part of any Structural Savings Project mutually agreed-to by Buyer
pursuant to this Section 4.5, the cost structure for the appropriate Bills of
Materials for the Product Direct Costs shall be modified effective as of the
date that such project is implemented to reflect any improvement in the
Operating Standards resulting from the implementation of such Structural Savings
Project, without any allocation of expense to Buyer (including, without
limitation, scaling-up expenses for labor, scrap, waste or otherwise associated
with the implementation of such project). Nothing contained in this Section 4.5
shall release Supplier from its obligation under this Agreement to notify and
obtain the prior consent of Buyer before undertaking any Structural Savings
Project.

         4.6 Discontinued Product. Any provision of this Section 4 to the
contrary notwithstanding, if Buyer discontinues any Product Code, Buyer shall
purchase, or cause to be purchased, Supplier's entire inventory of such
discontinued manufactured Product and any ingredients and packaging made
obsolete by the discontinuation of such a Product Code, all at Supplier's actual
cost; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be obligated to purchase such
obsolete inventories or ingredients or packaging in excess of twenty-five
percent (25%) of the volume of such ingredients or packaging which has been
consumed or used by Supplier in manufacturing such discontinued Product Code
during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding its discontinuance. The
foregoing notwithstanding, if Supplier has purchased or committed to purchase
(at the direction of or with the mutual agreement of Buyer) packaging in
quantities greater than the foregoing twenty-five percent (25%) annual limit,
Buyer shall purchase all such good and useable packaging which is unique to
Buyer's Product and not otherwise useable by Supplier.

5. Duty to Supply.

         5.1 Reliability. Supplier recognizes the importance of a reliable
source of supply of Product to Buyer's System. Subject to the terms of this
Agreement, Supplier shall manufacture and supply one hundred percent (100%) of
the Product requirements of Buyer's System by maintaining adequate inventory
levels of Product with each Distributor. Buyer shall provide Supplier with at
least three (3) months advance notice of any special promotions or other events
that would reasonably be expected to materially affect the demand for and the
need for additional Product.

         5.2 Failure to Supply. In the event that:

             (a) Supplier fails to supply the members of Buyer's System with
their respective Product requirements and such failure is not attributable to an
act or failure to act by Buyer, a Distributor or a member of Buyer's System,
then Buyer shall have the right to purchase Product from sources other than
Supplier to the extent Supplier, in Buyer's reasonable judgment, is unable to
supply the required quantities of such Product, provided that Buyer gives
Supplier prior or contemporaneous notice thereof; and

             (b) Supplier fails to supply Product (other than additional or
modified Product as contemplated by Section 4 in its first ninety (90) days of
supply by Supplier) and such failure results in a Stock-out Shortage, then
Supplier shall pay to Buyer an amount equal to the then-current full retail
price of each Case of such undelivered Product less the Invoice Price of each
Case of such undelivered Product (the

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"Shortage Fee"); provided, however, that no Shortage Fee shall be payable to
Buyer if: (i) the Stock-out Shortage is due to a failure by a Distributor to
order timely such Product in sufficient quantities or to take timely delivery of
such Product or provide Supplier with accurate information regarding inventory
management; or (ii) the Stock-out Shortage is due to a failure to provide notice
to Supplier required by Section 2.3 or Section 5.1; or (iii) the cumulative
amount of Stock-out Shortages in any Quarter is less than one-half of one
percent (0.5%) (or such greater percentage applicable to Stock-Out Shortages in
any distribution contract between Buyer and any Approved Distributor) of the
total number of Cases of all Product Codes shipped by such Distributor to
Buyer's System in such Quarter. The Shortage Fee payable hereunder shall
constitute liquidated damages and Supplier shall not be liable to Buyer, the
Distributors or members of Buyer's System for any other damages, so long as the
events described in this Section 5.2 do not otherwise constitute a Supplier
Default pursuant to Section 16.1.

6. Place of Manufacture. Supplier shall manufacture all Product only at Approved
Plants and supply all Product from Approved Plants, provided , however, that
Supplier may manufacture Product at facilities other than an Approved Plant and
supply Product from facilities other than an Approved Plant if: (i) Supplier
obtains Buyer's prior written approval; and (ii) Buyer is provided the same
access to such other facilities and such other facilities' employees and books
and records as Buyer has with respect to any Approved Plant. Buyer's approval or
disapproval shall be based upon the impact the new facility is expected to have
upon Product, including, among other things, its quality and consistency, and
the Invoice Price and adjustments thereto (including freight), and the
distribution requirements of Buyer's System.

7. Distributors.

         7.1 Supplier's Rights. Each Distributor and Independent Operator (as
defined in Section 7.3) shall be, at all times, creditworthy and reasonably
satisfactory to Supplier. Supplier shall immediately communicate with Buyer
regarding any issues or problems (regardless of whether concerning ordering,
shipping, payment or otherwise) that Supplier may experience from time to time
with any Distributor or Independent Operator, and shall provide Buyer with
copies of all written communications sent to or received from a Distributor or
Independent Operator concerning any such issues or problems simultaneously upon
such delivery or receipt. Supplier shall be entitled to suspend supply of
Product to any Distributor or Independent Operator upon as much prior written
notice (specifying the reasons for such proposed suspension) as is reasonably
practical to Buyer if Supplier, in its sole discretion, determines such
Distributor or Independent Operator is not creditworthy or has failed to perform
in a commercially reasonable manner. Whenever possible, Supplier shall first
give a defaulting Distributor or Independent Operator a reasonable opportunity
to avoid suspension by curing its default and providing Supplier with reasonable
adequate assurance of future performance. The foregoing notwithstanding, if
Supplier has not previously communicated to Buyer (either verbally or in
writing) the existence of any issues or problems with a Distributor or
Independent Operator, Supplier shall provide not less than thirty (30) days
prior notice to Buyer before suspending supply of Product, unless Supplier in
good faith determines that there exists extraordinary circumstances justifying
such suspension (which extraordinary circumstances shall be specifically
identified in writing to Buyer in Supplier's notice of such suspension). If the
sole reason for such suspension is the creditworthiness of a Distributor or
Independent Operator, Buyer may avoid the suspension by providing to Supplier a
guarantee of the performance of such Distributor or Independent Operator in
substantially the form provided in Exhibit 7.1. Subject to Section 7.2, Buyer
shall have the right to replace a suspended Distributor with an alternate
Distributor. In case of suspension or pending suspension of supply of Product to
a Distributor or an Independent Operator, Supplier shall cooperate with Buyer
and Buyer's System to avoid any disruption of supply to Buyer's System.

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         7.2 Appointment. If Buyer desires to appoint a new or alternate
Distributor, Buyer shall submit the name and business address of such proposed
Distributor to Supplier along with such other information as Supplier may
reasonably request. Supplier shall thereafter have thirty (30) calendar days in
which to approve or disapprove the appointment of such Person as a Distributor.
If Supplier disapproves the appointment, Supplier shall provide Buyer with
notice of the reason or reasons for such disapproval within such thirty (30) day
period, and if the sole reason for disapproval is the creditworthiness of such
Distributor then Buyer may, at Buyer's sole discretion, obtain immediate
approval of such Distributor by providing to Supplier a guarantee of the
performance of such Distributor in substantially the form provided in Exhibit
7.1. If Supplier fails to provide Buyer with notice of disapproval within such
thirty (30) day period, then Supplier shall be deemed to have approved the
appointment of such Person as a Distributor.

         7.3 Direct Distribution. Certain members of Buyer's System
("Independent Operators") may, with Buyer's approval, purchase Product through
Buyer without using a Distributor. Supplier shall supply Product to such
Independent Operators designated by Buyer on terms and conditions to be
negotiated and agreed upon between such Independent Operators and Buyer, and on
payment terms to be determined in accordance with Supplier's credit policy.

8. Quality Assurance.

         8.1 Inspection. Upon demand, Buyer shall have the right, without prior
notice and during operating hours, to inspect any Approved Plant (and all other
facilities where Product is manufactured) and to observe the Product
manufacturing process. Buyer shall also have the right, upon reasonable notice,
to escort its franchisees (and such other Persons as are approved by Supplier)
through any Approved Plant during operating hours to observe the Product
manufacturing process.

         8.2 Quality Assurance Program. Buyer shall establish with Supplier a
mutually acceptable quality assurance program, which program shall, among other
things, provide Buyer's management with reasonable and meaningful access to
Supplier and its employees in charge of Product. Buyer shall have the right, at
its sole option and expense, to station a part-time or full-time quality
assurance representative at any Approved Plant who shall have the authority to
accept or reject Product prior to its shipment. Product may only be rejected if
it fails to comply with the Product specifications provided to Supplier. Any
quality assurance representative shall, at all times, be reasonably acceptable
to Supplier. Neither the presence of a quality assurance representative at any
Approved Plant on behalf of Buyer, nor the failure of such representative to
reject Product prior to shipment, shall in any way modify Buyer's rights under
this Agreement or under applicable law or Supplier's obligations to manufacture
and ship Product according to Product specifications pursuant to Section 2.3.

9. Representations and Warranties of Supplier. Supplier represents and warrants
to Buyer that:

         9.1 Organization and Good Standing. Supplier has been duly organized
and is existing as a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of
Indiana, and is qualified and in good standing as a foreign corporation in the
States of Kentucky and Michigan, with full corporate power and authority to
enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.

         9.2 Supplier Organization. Supplier has provided to Buyer a copy of the
Dun & Bradstreet report on its business, and other financial information of
Supplier requested by Buyer, certified by the Treasurer of Supplier to be
materially true and correct with respect to financial information contained
therein, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 9.2.

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         9.3 Execution and Delivery. All consents, approvals, authorizations and
orders necessary for the execution, delivery and performance by Supplier of its
obligations hereunder have been obtained. This Agreement has been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Supplier, has been
duly executed and delivered by Supplier, and constitutes the legal, valid and
binding obligation of Supplier enforceable against Supplier in accordance with
its terms, except as such enforcement is limited by bankruptcy, insolvency and
other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally and
by general equitable principles.

         9.4 No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement
nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will (i) violate
any provision of the corporate or other charter or bylaws of Supplier or (ii)
conflict with, or result (immediately or upon the giving of notice or the
passage of time or both) in a breach or any violation of or any default under,
or give rise to a right of modification, termination, cancellation or
acceleration of any obligation or to a loss of a benefit under, any agreement,
mortgage, indenture, lease, instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license
or other agreement, or any statute, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of
any court, governmental body or agency or instrumentality thereof, or any
arbitrator having jurisdiction over Supplier or any of its assets, to which
Supplier is a party or to which its properties or assets may be bound, other
than such conflicts, violations or defaults or possible modifications,
terminations, cancellations or accelerations which individually or in the
aggregate do not and will not have a material adverse effect on Supplier or its
ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

         9.5 Litigation. There is no legal action, suit, arbitration or other
legal, administrative or governmental investigation, inquiry or proceeding
(whether local or foreign) pending or, to the knowledge of Supplier, threatened
against or affecting Supplier or its respective properties, assets or
businesses, nor, to the knowledge of Supplier, does any basis therefor exist and
Supplier is not in default with respect to any order, writ, judgment,
injunction, decree, determination or award of any court or of any governmental
agency or instrumentality (whether domestic or foreign) which, in each case,
would materially impact upon Supplier's obligations hereunder or Supplier's
ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

         9.6 Disclosure. No representation or warranty of the Supplier in this
Agreement and no information contained in any Exhibit, Schedule or other writing
delivered by Supplier pursuant to this Agreement contains or will contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a material
fact required to make the statements herein or therein not misleading. To the
knowledge of Supplier after due inquiry, there is no fact that Supplier has not
disclosed to Buyer in writing that materially adversely affects, nor insofar as
Supplier can now foresee, will materially adversely affect Supplier's ability to
perform fully this Agreement.

         9.7 Fees, Expenses and Commissions. Supplier has taken no action and
has entered into no agreement, understanding or other arrangement that would
obligate Supplier or Buyer to pay any broker's or finder's fee or any other
similar fee or commission to any agent, broker, investment banker or other firm
or person in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.

10. Representations and Warranties of Buyer. Buyer hereby represents and
warrants to Supplier that:

         10.1 Organization and Good Standing. Buyer has been duly organized and
is existing as a limited liability company in good standing under the laws of
the State of Delaware, with full corporate power and authority to enter into
this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

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         10.2 Buyer Organization. Buyer has provided to Supplier copies of its
most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

         10.3 Execution and Delivery. All consents, approvals, authorizations
and orders necessary for the execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of its
obligations hereunder have been obtained. This Agreement has been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer, has been duly
executed and delivered by Buyer and constitutes the legal, valid and binding
obligation of Buyer enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms,
except as such enforcement is limited by bankruptcy, insolvency and other
similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally, and by
general equitable principles.

         10.4 No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement
nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will (i) violate
any provision of the Certificate of Formation or any operating agreement of
Buyer, in each case as amended, or (ii) conflict with, or result (immediately or
upon the giving of notice or the passage of time or both) in a breach or any
violation of or any default under, or give rise to a right of modification,
termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or to a loss of a
benefit under, any agreement, mortgage, indenture, lease, instrument, permit,
concession, franchise, license or other agreement, or any statute, or any order,
writ, injunction or decree of any court, governmental body or agency or
instrumentality thereof, or any arbitrator having jurisdiction over Buyer or any
of its assets, to which Buyer is a party or by which its properties or assets
may be bound, other than such conflicts, violations or defaults or possible
modifications, terminations, cancellations or accelerations which individually
or in the aggregate do not and will not have a material adverse effect on Buyer
or its ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

         10.5 Litigation. There is no legal action, suit, arbitration or other
legal, administrative or governmental investigation, inquiry or proceeding
(whether local or foreign) pending or, to the knowledge of Buyer, threatened
against or affecting Buyer or its properties, assets or businesses, nor, to the
knowledge of Buyer, does any basis therefor exist and Buyer is not in default
with respect to any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or
award of any court or of any governmental agency or instrumentality (whether
domestic or foreign) which, in each case, would materially impact upon Buyer's
obligations hereunder or Buyer's ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

         10.6 Disclosure. No representation or warranty of the Buyer in this
Agreement and no information contained in any Schedule or other writing
delivered by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement contains or will contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state a material
fact required to make the statements herein or therein not misleading. To the
knowledge of Buyer after due inquiry, there is no fact that Buyer has not
disclosed to Supplier in writing that materially adversely affects, nor insofar
as Buyer can now foresee, will materially adversely affect Buyer's ability to
perform fully this Agreement.

         10.7 Fees, Expenses and Commissions. Buyer has taken no action and has
entered into no agreement, understanding or other arrangement that would
obligate Buyer or Supplier to pay any broker's or finder's fee or other similar
fee or commission to any agent, broker, investment banker or other firm or
person in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.

11. Additional Covenants of Supplier. In addition to the other obligations of
Supplier under this Agreement, Supplier covenants that during the Term
(including any extensions or renewals thereof, unless expressly provided
otherwise):

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         11.1 Product. Except as provided herein, during the Term and for one
(1) year thereafter, Supplier shall not, either directly or indirectly, or
through any Affiliate of Supplier, (i) supply any Product or any substitute for
Product to any bakery-cafe included in Buyer's System or (ii) invest in, own,
manage, operate, finance, control, advise, render services to or guarantee the
obligations of any Person engaged in or planning to become engaged in the supply
any Product or any substitute for Product to any bakery-cafe included in Buyer's
System.

         11.2 Operations; Compliance with Standards and Law . Subject to the
provisions of this Agreement, Supplier shall operate each Approved Plant (and
all other facilities that manufacture Product which are approved by Buyer) and
manufacture Product in accordance with good manufacturing practices and
manufacture and supply Product in accordance with the recipes, formulas,
processes, and Product specifications (including as to Vendors) established by
Buyer and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations,
statutes, ordinances, regulations, orders and bylaws.

         11.3 Distributor Obligations. Subject to Section 7, Supplier shall not
terminate its obligation to supply Buyer's System nor shall Supplier withhold
delivery of Product from any non-defaulting member of Buyer's System or any
non-defaulting Distributor due to nonpayment or other default by a Distributor
or a member of Buyer's System.

         11.4 Ownership of the Approved Plants. Without limiting Buyer's rights
pursuant to Section 16, during the Term, if Supplier shall sell, transfer or
license any part of any Approved Plant or enter into any agreement or
arrangement that would have the effect of transferring operational control of
any Approved Plant to a third party, Supplier shall cause such third party to
assume, for the benefit of Buyer, all obligations of Supplier hereunder.

         11.5 Efficiency of Operation. Subject to Buyer's right to designate
Vendors and processes, Supplier shall use its reasonable best efforts to operate
each Approved Plant at optimal efficiency and to perform its other
responsibilities hereunder, including, without limitation, purchasing raw
materials, contracting for labor and arranging for freight in an efficient, cost
effective and professional manner.

         11.6 Cooperation with Inspections. Supplier shall cooperate with Buyer
in any investigation or inspection by any governmental agency or by Buyer
relating to any Approved Plant or Product which involves health, safety or
product liability issues.

         11.7. Non-Solicitation. Supplier shall not, directly or indirectly,
during the Term and, so long as this Agreement is not terminated by Supplier as
a result of a Buyer Default, for six (6) months thereafter, hire, retain or
attempt to hire or retain any employee, agent, consultant, or independent
contractor of Buyer or in any way interfere with the relationship between Buyer
and any such Persons, unless the Buyer's relationship with such Person has been
terminated by Buyer, or Buyer consents thereto in writing in advance.

12. Additional Covenants of Buyer. In addition to the other obligations of Buyer
under this Agreement, Buyer covenants that during the Term (including any
extensions or renewals thereof, unless expressly provided otherwise):

         12.1 Compliance with Standards and Law . Buyer shall comply with all
applicable laws, rules and regulations, statutes, ordinances, regulations,
orders and bylaws, including, without limitation, antitrust and franchise laws.

         12.2 Distributor Obligations. Buyer shall not terminate its obligation
to purchase, or cause to be purchased, Product from Supplier due to nonpayment
or other default by a Distributor.

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         12.3 Transfer of Interest.

              (a) If Buyer shall enter into any agreement or arrangement that
would have the effect of transferring operational control of Buyer or Buyer's
System to a third party, Buyer shall cause such third party to assume, for the
benefit of Supplier, all obligations of Buyer or Buyer's System, as the case may
be, hereunder; provided, however, that in the case of any such agreement or
arrangement with those Persons listed on Schedule 12.3, both Buyer and Supplier
shall have the right to terminate this Agreement (and such third party shall not
be required to assume any obligations of Buyer or Buyer's System hereunder) upon
not less than four (4) months prior written notice. Such notice of termination
shall be given within thirty (30) days after Buyer notifies Supplier of its
intent to enter into such agreement or arrangement. In the event that Supplier
notifies Buyer that it elects to terminate this Agreement after receiving
Buyer's notice of its intent to enter into such agreement or arrangement, Buyer
shall have thirty (30) days after receipt of Supplier's notice to withdraw its
notice of intent to enter into such agreement or arrangement, in which case this
Agreement shall not terminate and shall continue as if Buyer had not delivered
such notice to Supplier. Any notice delivered by Buyer or Supplier pursuant to
this Section 12.3 shall not constitute a Buyer Default or Supplier Default,
respectively.

              (b) In the event that operational control of Buyer or Buyer's
System is transferred to a third-party after notice of termination is provided
pursuant to Section 12.3(a) and prior to the expiration of such four (4) month
notice period, then Supplier shall have the right to limit the inspection rights
provided in Section 8.1 and to take such other commercially reasonable measures
to protect its Proprietary Information so long as it otherwise satisfies its
obligations under this Agreement.

         12.4 Product Usage. Buyer shall use its best efforts to provide
Supplier with timely information with respect to Product usage.

         12.5 Cooperation with Inspections. Buyer shall cooperate with Supplier
in any investigation or inspection by any governmental agency or by Supplier
relating to any Approved Plant or Product which involves health, safety or
product liability issues.

         12.6 Non-Solicitation. Buyer shall not, directly or indirectly, during
the Term and, so long as this Agreement is not terminated by Buyer as a result
of a Supplier Default, for six (6) months thereafter, hire, retain or attempt to
hire or retain any employee, agent, consultant, or independent contractor of
Supplier or in any way interfere with the relationship between Buyer and any
such Persons, unless the Supplier's relationship with such Person has been
terminated by Supplier, or Supplier consents thereto in writing in advance.

13. Insurance. During the Term (and any extension thereof), Supplier shall be
required to obtain and maintain insurance policies, in the amounts set forth on
Schedule 13. With respect to the Commercial General Liability and Umbrella
policies, Buyer shall be named as an additional insured. During the Term and
(any extension thereof), Buyer shall obtain and maintain insurance policies, in
the amounts set forth on Schedule 13. With respect to the Commercial General
Liability and Umbrella policies, Supplier shall be named as additional insureds.
All insurance policies required by this Section 13 shall be obtained from
recognized insurance carriers with an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or better.
Supplier and Buyer shall provide evidence of all such insurance to the other
with certificates issued at least annually, and whenever there is a change in
insurance carrier.

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14. Confidentiality/Ownership.

         14.1 Proprietary Information. As used in this Agreement, the term
"Proprietary Information" shall mean any knowledge or information, written or
oral, which relates in any manner to the respective businesses of Buyer and
Supplier which is confidential and proprietary information of the Disclosing
Party (as defined below), whether disclosed prior to, on or after the date of
this Agreement, including, without limitation, the recipes, formulas,
specifications, manufacturing processes, preparation procedures, financial
information, equipment, marketing methods, demographic and trade information,
customer profiles and preferences, costs, development plans, products and
production techniques and all related trade secrets and proprietary information
treated as such by the Disclosing Party, whether by course of conduct, by letter
or report, or by the use of an appropriate stamp or legend designating such
information to be confidential or proprietary. As used herein, the term
"Disclosing Party" shall mean the party to this Agreement which discloses or
makes available Proprietary Information to the Receiving Party, and the term
"Receiving Party" shall mean the party to this Agreement to whom Proprietary
Information is disclosed or made available by the Disclosing Party.

         14.2 Restrictions on Use. The Receiving Party shall hold all
Proprietary Information in confidence, shall use such Proprietary Information
only for the benefit of the Disclosing Party and disclose such Proprietary
Information only to the Receiving Party's officers, directors, employees and
agents in order to assist the Receiving Party in performing its obligations
under this Agreement. The Receiving Party shall not disclose Proprietary
Information to any other Person, provided, however, the Receiving Party may
disclose Proprietary Information to a corporate Affiliate of the Receiving Party
if such Affiliate first agrees in writing with the Disclosing Party to be bound
by the covenants contained in this Agreement with respect to the use and
nondisclosure of Proprietary Information.

         14.3 Ownership. Except as otherwise provided in Section 14.4, ownership
of all Proprietary Information relating to all recipes, formulas,
specifications, manufacturing processes or preparation procedures, demographic
and trade information, customer profiles and preferences, costs, development
plans, products and production techniques and any other trade secrets and
information used to make Product (including, without limitation, information
related to the cost of Product) shall remain solely the property of Buyer,
regardless of whether developed or modified by Buyer or Supplier, subject to the
following:

              (a) Supplier shall retain all rights of any such Proprietary
Information owned by Supplier pursuant to Section 14.4 if Supplier first secures
from Buyer a written agreement confirming Supplier's ownership and licensing or
otherwise granting Buyer such rights in such Proprietary Information as shall be
mutually agreed-upon between Supplier and Buyer prior to disclosing such
Proprietary Information to Buyer.

              (b) In the case of a Product Development Project or a Structural
Savings Project in which Supplier and Buyer jointly develop any such Proprietary
Information, Supplier shall have those rights specified in any mutually
agreed-upon written agreement entered into at or prior to the time that any such
project is undertaken which provides for the joint ownership of any such jointly
developed Proprietary Information; provided, however, that even in the absence
of such written agreement, Supplier shall retain the right to utilize any
jointly developed manufacturing processes for manufacturing activities not
otherwise prohibited by this Agreement.

In manufacturing bakery products other than pursuant to this Agreement, Supplier
shall use product codes and product names for product which are separate and
distinct from those used for Product manufactured for Buyer.

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         14.4 Exceptions. The obligations and prohibitions set forth in this
Section 14 shall not apply to any Proprietary Information that is required to be
disclosed by applicable law or that is shown, by preexisting documentary
evidence or other reliable evidence, to be information: (i) that was known by
the Receiving Party prior to the exchange of information in contemplation of
this Agreement; (ii) entered into the public domain other than through the act
of the Receiving Party; (iii) is independently developed by the Receiving Party;
or (iv) is rightfully received by the Receiving Party from a third party who is
not obligated to the Disclosing Party to keep such information confidential. The
obligations of Supplier pursuant to this Section 14 are in addition to, and
shall not supercede, any other obligations of Supplier to Buyer under any other
confidentiality agreement between Buyer and Supplier.

         14.5 Protected Signature Product; Competitors. If Buyer licenses to
Supplier the right (A) to manufacture and sell any Product to any Person other
than to a Distributor or to Buyer's System or (B) to use any processes or
procedures used in the manufacture of any Product for the manufacture and sale
of any products to any Person other than to a Distributor or to Buyer's System,
then Supplier shall, in any event, be prohibited from: (i) using Buyer's
trademarks, trade names, trade secrets and trade dress; and (ii) selling to any
third-party any "Protected Signature Product," which is set forth on Schedule
14.5(A). In addition, Supplier shall not manufacture any dough product on any of
the production lines used for the manufacture of Product at any Approved Plant
to any Competitor. As used in this Section 14.5 only, the term "Approved Plant"
shall exclude any plant designated as an Approved Plant solely for the purpose
of implementing the Disaster Recovery Plan referred to in Section 16.6. For the
purpose of this Section 14.5, the term "Competitor" shall mean any of the retail
operations conducted in the continental United States listed on Schedule
14.5(B). Nothing contained herein shall prevent Supplier from selling any baked,
par-baked or pre-proofed bakery products to any Competitor or other customer of
Supplier, so long as: (1) such bakery products are materially different in
formulation from any Product manufactured by Supplier for Buyer hereunder, and
(2) Supplier agrees to manufacture Buyer's own baked, par-baked or pre-proofed
bakery products which are introduced by Buyer as additional Product pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement.

15. Opportunities/Conflicts of Interest. Except as otherwise set forth in this
Agreement: (i) neither party shall have any rights in or to the business
activities of the other party, nor to the income or profits derived therefrom;
(ii) neither party shall be obligated to offer any investment or other business
opportunity to the other party; and (iii) neither party shall have any duty,
fiduciary or otherwise, to afford the other party any opportunity to participate
in such activities.

16. Default/Termination.

         16.1 Supplier Default. In addition to any other rights or remedies
available to Buyer at law or in equity, the obligations to purchase Product
under this Agreement may be terminated by Buyer if any one or more of the
following events occur (each a "Supplier Default"):

              (a) If Supplier files a petition for adjudication as a bankrupt,
for reorganization or for an arrangement under any bankruptcy or insolvency law,
or if any involuntary petition under such law is filed against Supplier and is
not dismissed within thirty (30) days thereafter; then, so long as any such
event is continuing, Buyer may by notice in writing to Supplier terminate its
obligations to purchase all or a portion of Product forthwith;

              (b) If Supplier makes an assignment of all or substantially all of
its assets for the benefit of creditors, or if Supplier's interest under this
Agreement shall be taken upon execution;

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              (c) If Supplier fails to perform any material covenant or material
obligation including, but not limited to, the payment of any amounts due to
Buyer; provided, however, that no termination shall be made hereunder unless and
until Buyer gives Supplier notice of such failure to perform and Supplier has
not cured such failure within thirty (30) days after its receipt of such notice,
or ten (10) days in the case of failure to make payment of any amounts due to
Buyer; or

              (d) There is a change of ownership or control of Supplier or
Supplier transfers its interest in any Approved Plant to a third party (in
either case, other than to an Affiliate of Supplier); provided, however, that
if, and only if, Supplier provides Buyer with at least six (6) months prior
written notice of such change of ownership or control or transfer (which written
notice shall be a joint written notice signed by Buyer and the proposed
transferee certifying that Supplier and the proposed transferred have entered
into a binding agreement for such change of ownership or control or transfer),
Buyer's exclusive remedy upon the occurrence of such an event in the absence of
Buyer's prior written consent to any such event (and without limiting Buyer's
remedies in the event of any other Supplier Default) shall be limited to the
right to terminate this Agreement.

         16.2 Reservation of Rights; Cancellation Fee. In the event of a
Supplier Default, which, if subject to cure, is not cured within the time
provided in this Agreement, then no rights or remedies otherwise available to
the parties upon such termination shall be deemed surrendered, except as
otherwise provided in the case of a Supplier Default under Section 16.1(d). In
addition to all other rights and remedies granted herein to either party, and in
addition to all other rights and remedies each party may have at law, in equity
or otherwise, in the event that if this Agreement is terminated due to Supplier
Default (excluding a Supplier Default under Section 16.1(d) if the proviso
therein is applicable), Supplier shall pay to Buyer a cancellation fee (the "
Supplier's Cancellation Fee") in an amount equal to One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per year for each year remaining in the first four (4) years of the
Term, pro rated for any partial such year remaining in the Term upon the
effective date of termination. If Buyer elects to terminate due to a Supplier
Default, then Supplier's Cancellation Fee shall be payable to Buyer in full
within thirty (30) days following the effective date of termination.

         16.3 Buyer Default. In addition to any other rights or remedies
available to Supplier at law or in equity, the obligations to manufacture and
supply Product under this Agreement may be terminated by Supplier if any one or
more of the following events occur (each a "Buyer Default"):

              (a) Buyer files a petition for adjudication as a bankrupt, for
reorganization or for an arrangement under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, or
if any involuntary petition under such law is filed against Buyer and is not
dismissed within thirty (30) days thereafter; then, so long as any such event is
continuing, Supplier may by notice in writing to Buyer terminate its obligations
to manufacture or supply all or a portion of Product forthwith;

              (b) Buyer makes an assignment of all or substantially all of its
assets for the benefit of creditors, or if Buyer's interest under this Agreement
shall be taken upon execution; or

              (c) Buyer fails to perform any material covenant or material
obligation including, but not limited to, the payment of any amounts due to
Supplier from Buyer; provided, however, that no termination may be made
hereunder unless and until Supplier gives Buyer written notice of such failure
to perform and Buyer has not cured such failure within thirty (30) days after
its receipt of such notice, or ten (10) days in the case of failure to make
payment of any amounts due to Supplier.

         16.4 Reservation of Rights. In the event of a Buyer Default, which, if
subject to cure, is not cured within the time provided in this Agreement, then
no rights or remedies otherwise available to the parties

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upon such termination shall be deemed surrendered. In addition to all other
rights and remedies granted herein to either party, and in addition to all other
rights and remedies each party may have at law, in equity or otherwise, in the
event that if this Agreement is terminated due to Buyer Default, Buyer shall pay
to Supplier a cancellation fee (the "Buyer's Cancellation Fee") in an amount
equal to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) per year for each year
remaining in the first four (4) years of the Term, pro rated for any partial
such year remaining in the Term upon the effective date of termination. If
Supplier elects to terminate due to a Buyer Default, then Buyer's Cancellation
Fee shall be payable to Supplier in full within thirty (30) days following the
effective date of termination.

         16.5 Effect of Termination.

              (a) Termination of this Agreement, whether by lapse of time,
mutual consent, operation of law, exercise of right of termination or otherwise
shall not affect the ownership interests in the respective Proprietary
Information, proprietary rights and other rights of the parties, but shall only
affect any obligations of the parties to continue to cooperate in the
manufacturing, supply and purchase of Product.

              (b) Upon termination of this Agreement by lapse of time or mutual
consent, Supplier shall complete the manufacture and supply of Product to fill
any outstanding orders that are deliverable within thirty (30) days of such
termination and Buyer shall purchase, or cause to be purchased, such Product.

              (c) Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, all
provisions regarding: (i) the sharing of costs between the parties; (ii) the
ownership, non-use, or protection of Proprietary Information; (iii)
indemnification, (iv) representations of the parties being true as of the time
made; and (v) any obligations of either party to the other contained herein
which, by their nature, should reasonably extend beyond the termination of any
regular ongoing business relationship between the parties as contemplated by
this Agreement, shall survive such termination.

              (d) In the event that a notice of intended termination is given by
either party (irrespective of whether such notice is based upon the occurrence
or existence of a Supplier Default, a Buyer Default or otherwise), Buyer and
Supplier shall thereafter develop and implement a transition plan prior to the
termination date of the Term in which the manufacture of Product by Supplier is
phased-out and transitioned to a new supplier in an orderly manner over not more
than a four (4) month period. As part of such transition plan, Buyer shall agree
to purchase one hundred percent (100%) of all good, saleable, non-obsolete and
useable finished goods inventory manufactured by Supplier (consistent with
then-current shelf life requirements and other Product specifications). In
addition, Buyer shall agree to purchase, at Supplier's actual cost, any
ingredients and packaging that are specific and unique to the manufacture of
Buyer's Products (including any contracts for such ingredients and packaging
that are purchased on a long-term basis); provided, however, that Buyer shall
not be obligated to purchase such ingredients or packaging in excess of
twenty-five percent (25%) of the volume of such ingredients or packaging which
has been consumed or used by Supplier in manufacturing Product during the twelve
(12) months immediately preceding the termination date. The foregoing
notwithstanding, if Supplier has purchased or committed to purchase (at the
direction of or with the mutual agreement of Buyer) packaging in quantities
greater than the foregoing twenty-five percent (25%) annual limit, Buyer shall
purchase all such good and useable packaging which is unique to Buyer's Product
and not otherwise useable by Supplier..

         16.6 Force Majeure. Neither a Supplier Default nor a Buyer Default
shall be deemed to have occurred if either party is prevented or delayed from
fulfilling any terms or provisions of this Agreement by reason of any disaster
resulting from an act of nature or terrorist event (each, a "Force Majeure
Event"). Upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, Buyer and Supplier shall
cooperate to the extent necessary to minimize any disruption of supply to
Buyer's System, including, without limitation, implementing the Disaster
Recovery Plan set forth in Exhibit 16.6 to the extent necessary or appropriate.

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17. Information and Audit Rights of Buyer.

         17.1 Books and Records. Supplier shall maintain, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, accurate and
complete books and records with respect to all Product Direct Costs, including
all categories of information comprising Product Direct Costs, and freight costs
relating to Product.

         17.2 Rights to Audit; Rights to Inspect. Upon reasonable prior notice,
Buyer shall have the right, during normal business hours, to inspect and audit
the books and records of Supplier relating solely to the calculation of Product
Cost and adjustments thereto.

         17.3 Certain Information. Upon Buyer's written request, Supplier shall
provide information in its control concerning the manufacturing and supply of
Product, including, without limitation, copies of purchase and supply agreements
with vendors, sources of raw materials used in Product and information on
Supplier's maintenance of confidential information relating to Buyer.

18. Remedies. The relationship between Supplier and Buyer, which is reflected in
this Agreement, is special and unique and has a value which cannot be readily
measured in monetary terms. Therefore, in the event of any breach or threatened
breach by either party, the other party shall be entitled to seek both legal and
equitable relief, including, without limitation, temporary, preliminary and
permanent injunctive relief, to restrain such breach or threatened breach and to
mandate compliance with the terms set forth herein. All rights and remedies of
either party hereto are cumulative of each other and of every other right or
remedy such party may otherwise have at law or in equity, and the exercise of
one or more rights or remedies shall not prejudice or impair the concurrent or
subsequent exercise of other rights or remedies.

19. Indemnification. Supplier will at all times indemnify, defend and hold
harmless Buyer, the members of Buyer's System and each of their Affiliates from
and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses,
including reasonable counsel fees, arising out of (i) any Supplier Default or
failure by Supplier to perform its obligations hereunder; and (ii) the supply of
Product by Supplier that is not in compliance with the Product specifications.
Buyer will at all times indemnify, defend and hold harmless Supplier from and
against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including
reasonable counsel fees, arising out of (i) any Buyer Default or failure by
Buyer to perform its obligations hereunder; (ii) any claim for infringement or
violation with any patent or trade secret of any third party, to the extent such
claim is attributable to use by Supplier of the recipes, formulae, processes and
specifications provided to Supplier by Buyer; and (iii) any claim or action by
any third-party alleging infringement or violation of, or conflict with, any
trademarks, tradenames or trade dress, to the extent such claim or action is
attributable to the use of such trademarks, tradenames or trade dress used in
accordance with Buyer's specifications. Prompt written notice of any claim or
litigation hereunder shall be given to either party, as the case may be, by the
other party. The indemnifying party shall have the right to control the defense
of the claim at its expense. The indemnified party shall have the right, but not
the obligation, to participate in the defense of any claim. There shall be no
settlement of any claim to which an indemnity relates without the prior written
consent of the indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed. If a third party brings an action against either party and there is a
dispute between Buyer and Supplier as to who is responsible for defending such
action, then, until such dispute is resolved, Buyer and Supplier shall cooperate
so as not to jeopardize the defense of such action.

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20. Relationship of Parties. Supplier and Buyer are each independent
contractors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to place Supplier and
Buyer in the relationship of principal and agent, master and servant, partners,
joint venturers, and, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, neither
party shall have, expressly or by implication, the power to represent itself as
having any authority to make contracts in the name of or binding upon the other,
or to obligate or bind the other in any manner whatsoever.

21. Consents; Notices. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, any
notice, consent or approval of a party shall be in writing and given by
telecopier and original posted first class mail, postage prepaid, within two (2)
business days thereafter; or by certified or registered mail with an
acknowledgment of receipt, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or by a
reputable private courier, such as Federal Express, which provides evidence of
receipt as a part of its delivery service, and addressed as follows:

<Table>
<Caption>
<S>                               <C>
         If to Buyer:             Panera, LLC
                                  6710 Clayton Rd.
                                  Richmond Heights, MO 63117
                                  Attn: Chief Financial Officer

                                  telecopier (314) 633-7200

         with copy to:            Maury B. Poscover, Esq.
                                  Husch & Eppenberger, LLC
                                  100 North Broadway, Suite 1300
                                  St. Louis, MO 63102

                                  telecopier (314) 421-0239

         If to Supplier:          Dawn Food Products, Inc.
                                  2021 Micor Drive
                                  Jackson, MI 49203
                                  Attn: President

                                  telecopier (517) 780-4347
</Table>

or to such other address as may be designated in writing by either party from
time to time in accordance herewith, and shall be deemed delivered two (2)
business days following delivery by hand, by private courier or when so
telecopied and five (5) business days following proper dispatch by certified or
registered mail. A business day is any Monday through Friday on which first
class mail is delivered.

22. Arbitration of Certain Disputes. Unless otherwise agreed to between Buyer
and Supplier, if a dispute arises under this Agreement under Section 3.2, the
parties shall submit their dispute to arbitration under the jurisdiction and in
accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (the
"Association") located in St. Louis, Missouri or at any other mutually agreeable
location. The parties shall be bound by the decision of the arbitrator(s).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the arbitrator(s) shall not have the authority to
modify any express provision of this Agreement. Moreover, and notwithstanding
the provisions of this Section 22 or anything else to the contrary contained in
this Agreement, each party shall have the right to seek injunctive or equitable
relief in a court of competent jurisdiction in addition to or in lieu of its
rights pursuant to this section. The foregoing notwithstanding, any dispute that
arises under this Agreement, with the

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exception of Section 3.2 of this Agreement, shall be resolved in a court of law
in accordance with the provisions of Section 24.

23. Assignees and Third Parties. Subject to Buyer's rights in Section 16, this
Agreement may be assigned by Supplier to a third party which acquires all or
substantially all of the assets of Supplier or any Approved Plant which agrees
to be assume and be bound by this Agreement. This Agreement may be assigned by
Buyer to an entity which acquires all or substantially all of Buyer's retail
bakery-cafe outlets and which agrees to assume and be bound by this Agreement as
provided in Section 12.3.

24. Choice of Law.

         24.1 Applicable Law and Service. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri,
as applicable to agreements executed and entirely performed in said State. Each
party hereto irrevocably consents to the service of any and all process in any
action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement by the mailing
of copies of such process to their addresses specified in this Agreement (or
such other address established by them for notice purposes in the manner
prescribed herein).

         24.2 Jurisdiction. Without limiting or impairing the parties' agreement
to submit disputes to arbitration as provided in this Agreement, each party
hereto irrevocably: (a) submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (or, if subject
matter jurisdiction in that court is not available, in any state court located
within the County of St. Louis, Missouri) over any dispute arising out of or
relating to this Agreement or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or
entered into in connection herewith or any of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby; and (b) agrees that all claims in respect of such dispute or
proceeding may be heard and determined in such courts; and (c) waives, to the
fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which they may now or
hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such dispute brought in such court
or any defense of inconvenient forum in connection therewith. THE PARTIES HERETO
WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUIT, ACTION OR
PROCEEDING SEEKING ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH PARTY'S RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

25. Attorneys' Fees. If any action or proceeding is brought to enforce or
interpret any provision of this Agreement then, in addition to any other relief
to which the prevailing party may be entitled, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees.

26. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid illegal or incapable of being
enforced by any law or public policy, all other terms or provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not
affected in any manner materially adverse to the other parties.

27. Modification; Waivers. This Agreement (including the Schedules and Exhibits
hereto) may be modified or amended only with the written consent of each party
hereto. No party hereto shall be released from its obligations hereunder without
the written consent of all of the other parties. The observance of any term of
this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and
either retroactively or prospectively) by the party entitled to enforce such
term, but any such waiver shall be effective only if in a writing signed by the
party against whom such waiver is to be asserted. Except as otherwise
specifically
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provided herein, no delay on the part of any party hereto in exercising any
right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall
any waiver on the part of any party hereto of any right, power or privilege
hereunder operate as a waiver of any other right, power or privilege hereunder
nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege
hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any
other right, power or privilege hereunder.

28. Headings. The headings of the articles, sections and other subdivisions of
this Agreement are for convenient reference only. They shall not be used in any
way to govern, limit, modify, construe this Agreement or any part or provision
thereof nor otherwise be given any legal effect.

29. Succession. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and other legal
representatives and, to the extent that any assignment hereof is permitted
hereunder, their assignees.

30. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Each
counterpart, including a signature page executed by each of the parties hereto,
shall be an original counterpart of this Agreement, but all of such counterparts
together shall constitute one (1) instrument.

31. Additional Documents. Each party agrees to provide any additional documents
reasonably requested by the other party in order to carry out the purpose and
intent of this Agreement.

32. Approvals; Consents. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the
approvals and consents that are required or permitted herein shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.

33. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Schedules and Exhibits
hereto) contains the full and complete undertaking and agreement between Buyer
and Supplier with respect to the within subject matter, and supersedes all other
agreements between Buyer and Supplier, whether written or oral, except any
confidentiality agreements between the parties, which shall, to the extent such
agreements do not contradict the terms of this Agreement, continue in effect.

34. Joint Negotiation. Each party has been represented by counsel of its choice
in negotiating this Agreement. This Agreement shall therefore be deemed to have
been negotiated and prepared at the joint request, direction and construction of
the parties, at arm's length, with the advice and participation of counsel, and
will be interpreted in accordance with its terms without favor to any party.

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THE AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY
THE PARTIES.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands to this
Agreement as a sealed instrument and have delivered this Agreement as of the day
and year first above written.

                            DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.,
                            an Indiana corporation

                            By:
                               -------------------------------------
                               Ronald L. Jones
                               President and CEO

                            By:
                               -------------------------------------
                               John C. Nally
                               Vice President

                            By:
                               -------------------------------------
                               Peter J.Staelens
                               Chief Financial Officer

                            PANERA, LLC,
                            a Delaware limited liability company

                            By:
                               -------------------------------------
                               William W. Moreton
                               Chief Financial Officer

                            By:
                               -------------------------------------
                               Mark A. Borland
                               Chief Supply Chain Officer

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                         LIST OF SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS

                                    SCHEDULES

<Table>
<S>                                          <C>
Schedule "A"                                 Allocated Fixed Overhead

Schedule "B"                                 Allocated Variable Overhead

Schedule "C"                                 Allocated Profit

Schedule "D"                                 Employee Benefits and
                                             Wage Rates Per Position and

Schedule "E"                                 Approved Distributors

Schedule "F"                                 Operational Variance

Schedule 2.3                                 Other Documents Establishing
                                             Manufacturing Requirements

Schedule 2.6                                 Distributor Requirements for
                                             Shelf Life, Packaging/Labeling,
                                             Hold Harmless and Insurance

Schedule 12.3                                Dawn Competitors

Schedule 13                                  Insurance Requirements

Schedule 14.5(A)                             Protected Signature Product

Schedule 14.5(B)                             Panera Competitors
</Table>

                                    EXHIBITS

<Table>
<S>                                          <C>
Exhibit 1.1                                  Bill of Materials
                                             as of date of Agreement

Exhibit 3.2A                                 Form of Weekly Reconciliation Report

Exhibit 3.2B                                 Form of Quarterly Reconciliation Report

Exhibit 7.1                                  Form of Buyer Guaranty
                                             for Distributor

Exhibit 9.2                                  Certified Financial Information
                                             of Supplier

Exhibit 16.6                                 Disaster Recovery Plan
</Table>

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                                                                    SCHEDULE "A"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                            ALLOCATED FIXED OVERHEAD

1.   FIXED MAINTENANCE COSTS

     For the Crown Point plant only, a fixed annual amount of $182,000 for
     contract year 1. The fixed amount shall be updated annually by a mutually-
     agreed amount based upon changes for such costs anticipated during the
     upcoming year, such updated fixed amount not to exceed an increase of five
     percent (5%) from the then-current fixed amount.

     This fixed annual amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments
     pursuant to Section 3.2, and is not reconciled against actually incurred
     maintenance costs.

2.   FIXED SUPERVISION COSTS

     For the Crown Point plant, supervision costs shall be fixed at:

<Table>
<S>                                        <C>
                  Contract years 1-2:       $64,890 per year
                  Contract years 3-4:       $136,431 per year
                  Contract years 5+:        $215,305 per year
</Table>

     In addition to the foregoing, fixed supervision costs are subject to an
     additional annual adjustment not to exceed five percent (5%) of the
     then-current annual amount to compensate only for increases in wages. Note:
     The supervisions costs listed above include benefits and taxes at 44.2% of
     wages for the contract Term.

     This fixed annual amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments
     pursuant to Section 3.2, and shall not be reconciled against actually
     incurred supervision costs.

3.   QUALITY ASSURANCE COSTS

     For the Crown Point plant, quality assurance costs shall be fixed at:

<Table>
<S>                                        <C>
                  Contract years 1-2:       $51,046 per year
                  Contract years 3+:        $107,324 per year
</Table>

     For the Louisville plant, quality assurance costs shall be fixed at $50,470
     per year for the contract Term.

     In addition to the foregoing, supervision costs are subject to an
     additional annual adjustment not to exceed five percent (5%) of the
     then-current annual amount to compensate only for increases in wages. Note:
     The quality assurance costs listed above include benefits and taxes at
     44.2% of wages for the contract Term.

     This fixed annual amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments
     pursuant to Section 3.2, and shall not be reconciled against actually
     incurred quality assurance costs.

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                                                                    SCHEDULE "A"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT
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4.   FIXED DEPRECIATION

     Depreciation shall be fixed initially at $322,019 for contract year 1. This
     fixed annual amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments pursuant
     to Section 3.2. At the beginning of each succeeding quarter, this amount
     shall be updated and reconciled against any mutually agreed-upon new
     capital equipment purchases during the preceding quarter as provided in
     Section 3.2.3.

     The date upon which new capital equipment shall be deemed "in-service" for
     the purpose of being included in the fixed depreciation computation shall
     be the date when Supplier pays for all or part of such equipment (including
     any deposit). New capital equipment (excluding any holding freezer) shall
     be depreciated over sixty (60) months on a "straight-line" basis. Any new
     holding freezer shall be depreciated over one hundred twenty (120) months
     on a "straight-line" basis.

5.   TAXES AND LICENSE FEES

     Taxes and license fees shall be fixed at $87,287 for contract year 1. This
     fixed annual amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments pursuant
     to Section 3.2. At the beginning of each contract year, this amount shall
     be updated and reconciled as provided in Section 3.2.5.

     The amount of Supplier's taxes and licenses chargeable to Buyer shall be a
     pro-rata amount of Supplier's taxes and licenses, based on the percentage
     that Buyer's production from each Approved Plant bears to Supplier's total
     production from each Approved Plant.

6.   INSURANCE

     Insurance shall be fixed at $19,771 for contract year 1. This fixed annual
     amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments pursuant to Section
     3.2. At the beginning of each contract year, this amount shall be updated
     and reconciled as provided in Section 3.2.5. Based on Supplier's historical
     data, insurance costs are projected to increase ten percent (10%) per year.

     The amount of Supplier's insurance chargeable to Buyer shall be a pro-rata
     amount of Supplier's insurance, based on the percentage that Buyer's
     production from each Approved Plant bears to Supplier's total production
     from each Approved Plant.

7.   ALLOCATED G&A

     Allocated G&A shall be fixed at $217,247 for contract year 1. This fixed
     annual amount shall be paid in 52 equal weekly installments pursuant to
     Section 3.2. At the beginning of each contract year, this amount shall be
     updated (but not reconciled) as provided in Section 3.2.5.

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                                                                    SCHEDULE "B"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                           ALLOCATED VARIABLE OVERHEAD

1.   ALLOCATED VARIABLE ELECTRICITY COSTS

     Electricity costs shall be set at the following constant usage rates for
     the contract Term:

     A.  For production activity at the Crown Point plant: .1263 KwH per pound
         of product.

     B.  For the holding freezer at the Crown Point plant: 49.54 KwH per pallet
         (stipulated usage, holding freezer consumes 2.75 million KwH for 2,372
         pallets based on an assumed 2 week inventory turn with 90% full
         pallets).

     C.  For all activity at the Louisville plant: .0368 KwH per pound of
         product.

     The weighted average cost of electricity per kilowatt hour (KwH) shall be
     stipulated at the beginning of each Quarter, and reconciled at the end of
     each Quarter as provided in Section 3.2.3 based on the actual weighted
     average cost per KwH (computed in the manner described in Exhibit 3.2B).
     Stipulated Variable Electricity Costs shall be computed and paid weekly
     pursuant to Section 3.2.

2.   ALLOCATED NITROGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE COSTS

     Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide costs shall be set at the following constant
     usage rates for the contract Term:

     A.  .1647 pounds of Nitrogen per pound of scone dough.
     B.  .4183 pounds of Nitrogen per pound of cookie dough.
     C.  .07088 pounds of Carbon Dioxide per pound of laminated dough product

     The respective cost per pound cost of Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide shall be
     stipulated at the beginning of each Quarter, and reconciled at the end of
     each Quarter as provided in Section 3.2.3 based on the actual weighted
     average cost per pound of Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide (computed in the
     manner described in Exhibit 3.2B). Stipulated Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide
     Costs shall be computed and paid weekly pursuant to Section 3.2.

3.   STORAGE COSTS

     Storage costs shall be set at the following constant usage rates for the
     contract Term:

     A.  For the Crown Point plant:  $20.25 per pallet.
     B.  For the Louisville plant:  $.02 per pound

     At the beginning of each contract year, these costs shall be increased (but
     not reconciled) by an amount not to exceed five percent (5%) from the
     then-current amount to reflect

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                                                                    SCHEDULE "B"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT
                                                                     PAGE 2 OF 3

     increases in compensation (including wages, and benefits and taxes at 44.2%
     of wages) pursuant to Section 3.2.4. Storage costs shall be computed and
     paid weekly pursuant to Section 3.2.

4.   WATER AND SEWER COSTS

     Water and sewer costs shall be set at the following constant rates for the
     contract Term:

     A.  For the Crown Point plant: $.00233 per pound of product.
     B.  For the Louisville plant:  $.00153 per pound of product.

     At the beginning of each contract year, these costs shall be adjusted (but
     not reconciled) pursuant to Section 3.2.4 to reflect municipal rate changes
     in each municipality; provided, however, that updated sewer costs for any
     contract year shall not exceed three hundred percent (300%) of water costs
     for such year. Water and sewer costs shall be computed and paid weekly
     pursuant to Section 3.2.

5.   PRODUCTION SUPPLIES

     Production supply costs shall be set at the following constant usage rates
     for the contract Term:

     A.  For the Crown Point plant:  $.013 per Case.
     B.  For the Louisville plant:  $.0006 per pound.

     Production supply costs shall be computed and paid weekly pursuant to
     Section 3.2, and shall not be reconciled against actual production supply
     costs.

6.   VARIABLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COSTS

     Variable maintenance costs shall be set at the following rates for the
     contract Term:

     A.  For the Crown Point plant:  $.23 per Case.
     B.  For the Louisville plant:  $.0077 per pound of product.

     Variable maintenance costs shall be computed and paid weekly pursuant to
     Section 3.2, and shall not be reconciled against actual repair and
     maintenance costs.

7.   VARIABLE DEPRECIATION

     Variable depreciation for the Louisville plant only shall be set at the
     following rates for the contract Term: $.0028 per pound of product.
     Variable depreciation shall be computed and paid weekly pursuant to Section
     3.2.

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8.   TRUCKING EXPENSES BETWEEN APPROVED PLANTS

     Trucking expenses shall set at the following rates: $.02 per pound of
     product manufactured at the Louisville plant.

     At the end of each Reporting Period, these costs shall be reconciled for
     fuel surcharges assessed during such Reporting Period as provided in
     Section When the monthly 3.2.2. National Average Price of Diesel Fuel, as
     reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration exceeds $1.50 per
     gallon, fuel surcharges shall be assessed as follows:

<Table>
<Caption>
           Average Price                       Surcharge
        (dollars per gallon)                (cents per Case)
        --------------------                ----------------
<S>                                              <C>
           1.51 - 1.55                            0.010
           1.56 - 1.60                            0.015
           1.61 - 1.65                            0.020
           1.66 - 1.70                            0.025
           1.71 - 1.75                            0.030
           1.76 - 1.80                            0.035
           1.81 - 1.85                            0.040
           1.86 - 1.90                            0.045
           1.91 - 1.95                            0.050
           1.96+                                  0.055
</Table>

     Trucking expenses shall be computed and paid weekly pursuant to Section
     3.2.

9.   VARIABLE SUPERVISION COSTS

     For the Louisville plant only, variable supervision costs shall be fixed at
     $.00274 per pound of product. In addition to the foregoing, variable
     supervision costs are subject to an additional annual adjustment not to
     exceed five percent (5%) of the then-current annual amount to compensate
     only for increases Note: The supervision costs in wages. listed above
     include benefits and taxes at 44.2% of wages for the contract Term.

     This amount shall be computed and paid weekly pursuant to Section 3.2, and
     shall not be reconciled against actually incurred supervision costs at the
     Louisville plant.

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                                ALLOCATED PROFIT

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                              PROFIT - ($ PER UNIT)
                                               ---------------------------------------------------
NO.           PRODUCT DESCRIPTION              2003      2004        2005       2006        2007
---           -------------------              ----      ----        ----       ----        ----
<S>                                            <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>
343           Choc Chip Cookie                 0.0109    0.0109      0.0109     0.0109      0.0109
349           Nutty Choc Chip                  0.0109    0.0109      0.0109     0.0109      0.0109
355           Chocolate Duet w/Mint            0.0109    0.0109      0.0109     0.0109      0.0109
357           Oatmeal Raisin                   0.0109    0.0109      0.0109     0.0109      0.0109
370           Shortbread Cookie                0.0105    0.0105      0.0105     0.0105      0.0105
493           Orange Scone                     0.0210    0.0210      0.0210     0.0210      0.0210
528           Cinnamon & Chip Scone            0.0210    0.0210      0.0210     0.0210      0.0210
552           Orange Icing                     0.0955    0.0955      0.0955     0.0955      0.0955
553           Apple Bagel Topping              0.1313    0.1313      0.1313     0.1313      0.1313
554           Butter Croissant                 0.0131    0.0131      0.0131     0.0131      0.0131
562           Carrot Mini Bundt                0.0778    0.0778      0.0778     0.0778      0.0778
563           Lemon Poppy Mini Bundt           0.0778    0.0778      0.0778     0.0778      0.0778
564           Pineapple Mini Bundt             0.0778    0.0778      0.0778     0.0778      0.0778
700           Apple Croissant                  0.0175    0.0175      0.0175     0.0175      0.0175
702           Chocolate Croissant              0.0175    0.0175      0.0175     0.0175      0.0175
703           Cinnamon Roll                    0.0219    0.0219      0.0219     0.0219      0.0219
704           Raspberry Croissant              0.0219    0.0219      0.0219     0.0219      0.0219
705           Cheese Croissant                 0.0175    0.0175      0.0175     0.0175      0.0175
720           Apple Streudel                   0.0219    0.0219      0.0219     0.0219      0.0219
721           Cherry Streudel                  0.0219    0.0219      0.0219     0.0219      0.0219
722           Bear Claw                        0.0219    0.0219      0.0219     0.0219      0.0219
723           Coffee Cake                      0.0583    0.0583      0.0583     0.0583      0.0583
725           Filled Danish                    0.0175    0.0175      0.0175     0.0175      0.0175
726           Pecan Roll                       0.0175    0.0175      0.0175     0.0175      0.0175
730           Pecan Smear                      0.0875    0.0875      0.0875     0.0875      0.0875
731           Yellow Icing                     0.0875    0.0875      0.0875     0.0875      0.0875
732           Gooey Butter Filling             0.0875    0.0875      0.0875     0.0875      0.0875
733           Cobblestone Topping              0.0875    0.0875      0.0875     0.0875      0.0875
734           White Icing                      0.0875    0.0875      0.0875     0.0875      0.0875
735           Streusel                         0.1313    0.1313      0.1313     0.1313      0.1313
749           3 Berry Batter                   0.0135    0.0135      0.0135     0.0135      0.0135
750           Blueberry Muffin                 0.0700    0.0700      0.0700     0.0700      0.0700
751           Pumpkin Muffin                   0.0700    0.0700      0.0700     0.0700      0.0700
752           Banana Muffin Batter             0.0700    0.0700      0.0700     0.0700      0.0700
753           Choc Chip Muffin                 0.0700    0.0700      0.0700     0.0700      0.0700
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                              EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND
                             WAGE RATES PER POSITION

<Table>
<Caption>
A.         EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
           ----------------
                                                                           2003                2003
                                                                          AVERAGE         AVERAGE HOURLY
                                                                         COST/HOUR        WAGE - $12.370
                                                                         ---------        --------------
<S>                                                                        <C>                 <C>
1.   WORKERS' COMPENSATION

           WORKERS' COMPENSATION                                           $.0520              4.200%

           CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:
           Constant rate of 4.2% of
           Direct Labor Costs for life of contract.
           (NOT CALCULATED AS PART OF THE "CPI + 5%"
           LIMIT IN WAGE AND BENEFIT ALLOWANCE)

2.   GOVERNMENT MANDATED CHARGES

           FICA AND MEDICARE                                               $0.946              7.650%
           UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE                                          $0.062              0.500%

           CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:
           Annual percentage rate computed and
           adjusted once per year per Section 3.2.4.
           according to government mandate.
           (NOT CALCULATED AS PART OF THE "CPI + 5%"
           LIMIT IN WAGE AND BENEFIT ALLOWANCE)

3.   HEALTH CARE COSTS

           MEDICAL BENEFITS                                                $1.601              12.943%
           DENTAL BENEFITS                                                 $0.106               0.857%

           CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:
           Annual percentage rate computed and
           adjusted once per year per Section 3.2.4.
           Total annual dollar adjustment not to exceed
           twenty-five percent (25%) of prior year's costs;
           provided, however that changes in the medical and dental program
           which result in a net increase in costs shall not be borne by Buyer.
           (NOT CALCULATED AS PART OF THE "CPI + 5%"
           LIMIT IN WAGE AND BENEFIT ALLOWANCE)
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<Table>
<Caption>
4.   ALL OTHER BENEFITS

<S>                                                     <C>                 <C>
           401(K)                                        $1.863              15.061%
           VACATION
           PROFIT SHARING
           SICK DAYS
           HOLIDAYS

           CALCULATION METHODOLOGY:
           Annual percentage rate computed and
           adjusted once per year per Section 3.2.4.
           (CALCULATED AS PART OF THE "CPI + 5%"
           LIMIT IN WAGE AND BENEFIT ALLOWANCE)
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
<S>                                                      <C>                 <C>
TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ALLOWANCE                         $5.098              41.211%
           (PERCENTAGE INSERTED IN COLUMN V
             OF WEEKLY RECONCILIATION REPORT)
</Table>
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<Table>
<Caption>
B.   WAGE RATES PER POSITION

  CROWN POINT               2003 LABOR RATES
   OPERATION                   ($/HOUR)
  -----------               ----------------

<S>                             <C>
Filling Preparer                13.04
Line Leader                     13.04
Mixer                           13.04
Operator                        13.04
Butter Operator                 11.83
Filling Depositor               11.83
Freezer                         11.83
Helper                          11.83
QC Checker                      11.83
QC Counter                      11.83
Retarder                        11.83
Dough Blocker                   11.58
Folder                          11.58
Packer                          11.58
Palletizer                      11.58
Panner                          11.58
Rack Puller                     11.58
Twister                         11.58

<Caption>
LOUISVILLE                    LABOR RATES
OPERATION                      ($/HOUR)
----------                    -----------
<S>                             <C>
Cook                            15.26
Capper                          14.26
Stacker                         14.26
Blender                         15.26
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                              APPROVED DISTRIBUTORS

The Sygma Network
5550 Blazer Parkway, Suite 300
Dublin, Ohio 43017

Banta Foods
1620 Packer Road
Springfield, Missouri 65803

Multifoods Distributors
12650 E. Arapahoe Rd. Bldg D
Englewood, Colorado 80112

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                              OPERATIONAL VARIANCE

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                   INGREDIENTS VARIANCE PERCENTAGE
              PRODUCT                          ---------------------------------------
NO.           DESCRIPTION                      2003    2004     2005     2006     2007
---           -----------                      ----    ----     ----     ----     ----

<S>                                            <C>     <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
343           Choc Chip Cookie                 2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
349           Nutty Choc Chip                  2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
355           Chocolate Duet w/Mint            2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
357           Oatmeal Raisin                   2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
370           Shortbread Cookie                2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
493           Orange Scone                     2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
528           Cinnamon & Chip Scone            2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
552           Orange Icing                     2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
553           Apple Bagel Topping              2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
554           Butter Croissant                 2.5%    2.5%     2.5%     2.5%     2.5%
562           Carrot Mini Bundt                2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
563           Lemon Poppy Mini Bundt           2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
564           Pineapple Mini Bundt             2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
700           Apple Croissant                  5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
702           Chocolate Croissant              5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
703           Cinnamon Roll                    3.0%    3.0%     3.0%     3.0%     3.0%
704           Raspberry Croissant              5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
705           Cheese Croissant                 5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
720           Apple Streudel                   5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
721           Cherry Streudel                  5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
722           Bear Claw                        5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
723           Coffee Cake                      5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
725           Filled Danish                    5.0%    5.0%     5.0%     5.0%     5.0%
726           Pecan Roll                       3.0%    3.0%     3.0%     3.0%     3.0%
730           Pecan Smear                      2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
731           Yellow Icing                     2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
732           Gooey Butter Filling             2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
733           Cobblestone Topping              2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
734           White Icing                      2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
735           Streusel                         2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
749           3 Berry Batter                   2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
750           Blueberry Muffin                 2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
751           Pumpkin Muffin                   2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
752           Banana Muffin Batter             2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
753           Choc Chip Muffin                 2.0%    2.0%     2.0%     2.0%     2.0%
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<Table>
<Caption>
                                                    PACKAGING VARIANCE PERCENTAGE
              PRODUCT                          ---------------------------------------
NO.           DESCRIPTION                      2003      2004     2005    2006    2007
---           -----------                      ----      ----     ----    ----    ----
<S>                                            <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>    <C>
343           Choc Chip Cookie                 1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
349           Nutty Choc Chip                  1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
355           Chocolate Duet w/Mint            1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
357           Oatmeal Raisin                   1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
370           Shortbread Cookie                1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
493           Orange Scone                     1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
528           Cinnamon & Chip Scone            1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
552           Orange Icing                     0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
553           Apple Bagel Topping              0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
554           Butter Croissant                 1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
562           Carrot Mini Bundt                0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
563           Lemon Poppy Mini Bundt           0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
564           Pineapple Mini Bundt             0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
700           Apple Croissant                  1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
702           Chocolate Croissant              1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
703           Cinnamon Roll                    1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
704           Raspberry Croissant              1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
705           Cheese Croissant                 1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
720           Apple Streudel                   1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
721           Cherry Streudel                  1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
722           Bear Claw                        1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
723           Coffee Cake                      1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
725           Filled Danish                    1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
726           Pecan Roll                       1.5%      1.5%     1.5%    1.5%    1.5%
730           Pecan Smear                      0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
731           Yellow Icing                     0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
732           Gooey Butter Filling             0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
733           Cobblestone Topping              0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
734           White Icing                      0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
735           Streusel                         0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
749           3 Berry Batter                   0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
750           Blueberry Muffin                 0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
751           Pumpkin Muffin                   0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
752           Banana Muffin Batter             0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
753           Choc Chip Muffin                 0.8%      0.8%     0.8%    0.8%    0.8%
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                     TOTAL LABOR VARIANCE PERCENTAGE
              PRODUCT                          -------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO.           DESCRIPTION                            2003                  2004           2005           2006       2007
---           -----------                      -----------------           ----           ----           ----       ----
                                                Q1          Q2-4           Q1-4           Q1-4           Q1-4       Q1-4
                                                --          ----           ----           ----           ----       ----
<S>                                            <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>        <C>
343           Choc Chip Cookie                 6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
349           Nutty Choc Chip                  6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
355           Chocolate Duet w/Mint            6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
357           Oatmeal Raisin                   6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
370           Shortbread Cookie                6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
493           Orange Scone                     6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
528           Cinnamon & Chip Scone            6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
552           Orange Icing                     9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
553           Apple Bagel Topping              9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
554           Butter Croissant                 10.0%        7.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
562           Carrot Mini Bundt                6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
563           Lemon Poppy Mini Bundt           6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
564           Pineapple Mini Bundt             6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
700           Apple Croissant                  12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
702           Chocolate Croissant              12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
703           Cinnamon Roll                    9.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
704           Raspberry Croissant              12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
705           Cheese Croissant                 12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
720           Apple Streudel                   12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
721           Cherry Streudel                  12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
722           Bear Claw                        12.0%        9.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
723           Coffee Cake                      9.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
725           Filled Danish                    13.0%        10.0%          6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
726           Pecan Roll                       13.0%        10.0%          6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
730           Pecan Smear                      9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
731           Yellow Icing                     9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
732           Gooey Butter Filling             9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
733           Cobblestone Topping              9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
734           White Icing                      9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
735           Streusel                         9.2%         9.2%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
749           3 Berry Batter                   15.0%        15.0%          15.0%          15.0%          15.0%      15.0%
750           Blueberry Muffin                 6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
751           Pumpkin Muffin                   6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
752           Banana Muffin Batter             6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
753           Choc Chip Muffin                 6.0%         6.0%           6.0%           6.0%           6.0%       6.0%
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                                                                  SCHEDULE "2.3"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                          OTHER DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING
                           MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS

                                 SEE VOLUMES 2-3

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                                                                  SCHEDULE "2.6"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                          DISTRIBUTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR
                        SHELF LIFE, PACKAGING/LABELING,
                          HOLD HARMLESS AND INSURANCE

1. Supplier shall confirm all purchase orders with each Distributor within one
   (1) business day after receipt of purchase order.

2. All invoices shall be sent directly to the Distributor from which a purchase
   order originates. All invoices shall reference the purchase order number,
   show unit and extended price and quantity on each item, and list the "ship
   to" address.

3. Supplier shall notify each Distributor (by the means designated by such
   Distributor -either via phone or "e-mail") of any shortages to any purchase
   orders as soon as such shortages have been determined (but in no
   circumstances shall notification be made after shipment of such purchase
   order).

4. There shall be no automatic reordering of product by Supplier in the name of
   Distributor for shortages to purchase orders. UNAUTHORIZED BACKORDERS AND
   PARTIAL ORDERS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED OR ACCEPTED.

5. Temperature Control - Supplier shall maintain Product at zero (0) degrees
   Fahrenheit in storage and utilize transportation services which maintain
   temperature of Product in transit not to exceed ten (10) degrees Fahrenheit.

6. Packaging and Labeling - All Product cases shall contain nationally accepted
   UPC scannable labels on the exterior of the case packaging. Labels shall be
   placed on the "side" and "end" panels of cartons and on the side of pails.

7. Inventory Management - The oldest product within Supplier's warehouse shall
   be the first product shipped to Distributor.

8. Shelf Life Requirements - Product shall arrive at Distributor's Warehouse
   within 4 weeks of the date Product was manufactured.

9. Guarantees, Warranties & Miscellaneous Requirements.

          a. Supplier shall indemnify and hold harmless any Distributors
             requiring such document.

          b. Supplier shall provide a certificate of insurance that meets, or
             exceeds, the Distributor's minimum requirements.

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                                                                 SCHEDULE "12.3"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                                DAWN COMPETITORS

The term "Dawn Competitors" shall mean the manufacturing and distribution
operations of any of the following companies or their Affiliates:

     1.  CSM
     2.  General Mills/Pillsbury
     3.  Bunge
     4.  ABF (Associated British Foods)
     5.  George Westin companies

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                                                                   SCHEDULE "13"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                             INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

<Table>
<Caption>
<S>                                                   <C>
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY:
Bodily Injury and Property Damage:                    $1,000,000 per occurrence combined
                                                      $2,000,000 general aggregate
Personal Injury and Advertising Injury:               $1,000,000 any one person or organization
Products/Completed Operations:                        $2,000,000 annual aggregate
Fire Legal Liability:                                 $1,000,000 any one fire

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY:
Bodily Injury and Property Damage:                    $1,000,000 per accident
Hired and Non-Owned Automobiles:                      $1,000,000

WORKERS COMPENSATION:                                 STATUTORY

EMPLOYERS LIABILITY:                                  $500,000 per employee, bodily injury by disease
                                                      $500,000 per employee, bodily injury by accident

UMBRELLA LIABILITY:                                   $5,000,000, any one occurrence
                                                      $5,000,000, annual aggregate
</Table>

The certificate holder must be listed as Panera, LLC, SLBC/Panera Bread, its
subsidiaries, affiliates and divisions.

Panera, LLC, SLBC/Panera Bread, its subsidiaries, affiliates and divisions must
be listed as an additional insured using ISO Form CG 20 26 in regard to the
commercial general, product and excess liability coverage.

The certificate must be current and resubmitted each year within 30 days of
policy expiration.

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                                                              SCHEDULE "14.5(A)"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                           PROTECTED SIGNATURE PRODUCT

NO.            PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
343            Choc Chip Cookie
349            Nutty Choc Chip
355            Chocolate Duet w/Mint
357            Oatmeal Raisin
370            Shortbread Cookie
493            Orange Scone
528            Cinnamon & Chip Scone
552            Orange Icing
553            Apple Bagel Topping
554            Butter Croissant
562            Carrot Mini Bundt
563            Lemon Poppy Mini Bundt
564            Pineapple Mini Bundt
700            Apple Croissant
702            Chocolate Croissant
703            Cinnamon Roll
704            Raspberry Croissant
705            Cheese Croissant
720            Apple Streudel
721            Cherry Streudel
722            Bear Claw
723            Coffee Cake
725            Filled Danish
726            Pecan Roll
730            Pecan Smear
731            Yellow Icing
732            Gooey Butter Filling
733            Cobblestone Topping
734            White Icing
735            Streusel
749            3 Berry Batter
750            Blueberry Muffin
751            Pumpkin Muffin
752            Banana Muffin Batter
753            Choc Chip Muffin

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                                                              SCHEDULE "14.5(B)"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                               PANERA COMPETITORS

The retail operations conducted in the continental United States of the
following companies:

1.  Atlanta Bread Company
2.  Corner Bakery
3.  Starbucks
4.  Au Bon Pain (see note below)
5.  New World Coffee Group
         a. Einsteins/Noah Bagels
         b. Manhattan Bagels
         c. New World Coffee
6.  La Madeleine French Bakery Cafe
7.  Paradise Bakery
8.  Schlotzky's Deli
9.  Tim Horton's
10. ViCorp - Village Inn/Baker's Square
11. Brueggers
12. Chesapeake Bagel/AFC Enterprises, Inc.

NOTE: Au Bon Pain will not be considered a Panerea Competitor until 180 days
following the signing of a Bakery Product Supply Agreement between Panera, LLC
and Dawn Food Products, Inc.

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 1.1
                                                               BILL OF MATERIALS
                                                         AS OF DATE OF AGREEMENT

                                BILL OF MATERIALS

                                SEE VOLUMES 2-3

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 3.2A
                                                                  FORM OF WEEKLY
                                                           RECONCILIATION REPORT

                      FORM OF WEEKLY RECONCILIATION REPORT

                                  SEE ATTACHED

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 3.2B
                                                               FORM OF QUARTERLY
                                                           RECONCILIATION REPORT

                    FORM OF QUARTERLY RECONCILIATION REPORT

                                  SEE ATTACHED

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 7.1
                                                          FORM OF BUYER GUARANTY
                                                                 FOR DISTRIBUTOR

                                    GUARANTY

         For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, PANERA, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (the "Guarantor") unconditionally guarantees the performance
of all of the "Product Debt" (as defined herein) of [ Distributor ] (the
"Distributor") to DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC., an Indiana corporation ("Supplier").

         This Guaranty is given by Guarantor pursuant to the terms of that
Bakery Products Supply Agreement, dated ______________, 2002 by and among
Supplier and Guarantor (the "Supply Agreement"). Capitalized terms used herein
without definition shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Supply
Agreement.

         Guarantor represents and warrants that (i) Guarantor is associated with
Distributor by virtue of a distribution agreement between [among] Distributor
and Guarantor [or one or more of Guarantor's franchisees], (ii) Distributor's
relationship (as hereinafter defined) with Supplier benefits Guarantor, (iii)
the relationship between Distributor and Supplier is necessary or convenient for
the business purposes of Guarantor, (iv) Guarantor has specifically authorized
that this Guaranty be executed and delivered as necessary to the conduct of the
business of Guarantor, and (v) Guarantor understands that Supplier, in
continuing to supply Distributor after the date of this Guaranty in accordance
with the Supply Agreement, is relying on the obligations being undertaken by the
Guarantor as set forth herein.

         As used herein, the term " Product Debt" includes the monetary
obligations of Distributor to Supplier now existing or hereafter arising solely
for the payment by Distributor of the Invoice Price of Product delivered to
Distributor pursuant to the Supply Agreement. The term "Product Debt" shall not
include any other obligations of Distributor to Supplier, monetary or otherwise,
whether or not arising under the Supply Agreement.

         In the event payment of the Product Debt is not made by Distributor to
Supplier in accordance with the terms of the Supply Agreement within five (5)
business days of its due date, then, notwithstanding any other rights or
remedies which may then be available to Supplier, the entire unpaid amount of
such Product Debt shall become immediately due and payable by Guarantor in the
event that within thirty (30) days following such default, Supplier gives
written notice to Guarantor of Distributor's failure to timely make payment on
the Product Debt when due. Payment of such liabilities shall be made by
Guarantor within five (5) business days following Guarantor's receipt of such
notification by Supplier. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be deemed
effectively given to Guarantor in all respects when delivered, if delivered by
hand, by certified mail (return receipt requested) or by a nationally recognized
overnight courier service (otherwise delivery shall be effective only upon
actual receipt), and addressed as follows:_____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 7.1
                                                          FORM OF BUYER GUARANTY
                                                                 FOR DISTRIBUTOR
                                                                     PAGE 2 OF 3

__________________, or at such alternative address as may be designated by
Guarantor. A business day is any Monday through Friday on which first class mail
is delivered.

         Any payments made by Guarantor to Supplier pursuant to this Guaranty
shall be applied to such invoices as Guarantor in its discretion may determine.
Nothing contained in this Guaranty shall constitute an extension of the time for
the timely payment of the Product Debt by Distributor. Upon the making of any
such payments, Guarantor shall be fully subrogated to the rights of Supplier
with respect to the Product Debt paid by Guarantor.

         This Guaranty shall not be affected by any fraudulent, illegal, or
improper act by the Distributor. No provision of this Guaranty may be altered,
amended, waived, canceled or modified, except by a written instrument executed,
sealed and acknowledged by the Guarantor and Supplier. Except as provided
herein, Guarantor waives (i) presentment, demand, notice, and protest with
respect to the Product Debt and (ii) any right to require Supplier to pursue or
to proceed against Distributor prior to enforcing its rights against Guarantor
hereunder to the same extent as if Guarantor were jointly and severally liable
with the Distributor for the Product Debt. Guarantor hereby waives notice of
acceptance of this Guaranty.

         Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, the
undersigned shall be notified in advance and in writing of any indulgence or
waiver which Supplier proposes to grant to Distributor with respect to the
Product Debt and of any alteration, amendment, cancellation, waiver, or
modification of any term or condition of the Product Debt. The undersigned shall
have the right to approve such alteration, amendment, cancellation waiver or
modification of any term or condition of the Product Debt, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The undersigned agrees that no action
by Supplier which has been consented to in advance by the undersigned in
accordance with the terms of this Guaranty shall affect the obligations of the
undersigned to the Supplier hereunder.

         The rights, remedies, powers, privileges and discretion of Supplier
hereunder (hereinafter, the "Supplier's Rights and Remedies") shall be
cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies which it would otherwise
have, and no delays or omissions by Supplier in exercising or enforcing any of
Supplier's Rights and Remedies shall operate as or constitute a waiver thereof.
No waiver or modification by Supplier on any one occasion shall be deemed a
waiver on any subsequent occasion, nor shall it be deemed a continuing waiver.
All of each of the Supplier's Rights and Remedies under any other agreement with
the undersigned, the Distributor, or any such other person shall be cumulative
and not alternative or exclusive, and may be exercised by the Supplier at such
time or times and in such order of preference as Supplier, in its sole
discretion, may determine.

         This Guaranty shall be governed, construed, and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, as applicable to agreements
executed and entirely performed in said State. Any disputes relating to the
terms of this Guaranty shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (or, if
subject matter jurisdiction in that court is not available, in any state court
located within the County of St. Louis, Missouri). Any determination that any
provision herein is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect in any
instance shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of such
provision in any other instance and shall not affect the validity, legality or
enforceability

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 7.1
                                                          FORM OF BUYER GUARANTY
                                                                 FOR DISTRIBUTOR
                                                                     PAGE 3 OF 3

of any other provision contained herein. This Guaranty shall inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of Supplier. This Guaranty shall be
binding upon the successors, representatives, and assigns, of the undersigned.

         Unless terminated by Guarantor in accordance with the terms hereof,
this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect until all Product Debt is
paid or otherwise satisfied in full. Guarantor may terminate this Guaranty at
any time upon not less than five (5) business days' prior notice to Supplier;
provided, however, that no such termination shall relieve Guarantor of any
liability for Product Debt relating to Product delivered to Distributor prior to
the date of termination.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Guaranty as a
sealed instrument on this __ day of ____________, _____.

                                            PANERA, LLC

                                            By:
                                              ---------------------------------
                                            Its:
                                                -------------------------------

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 9.2
                                                 CERTIFIED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                                                        OF BUYER

                    CERTIFIED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF BUYER

                                  SEE ATTACHED

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                                                                  EXHIBIT "16.6"
                                              TO BAKERY PRODUCT SUPPLY AGREEMENT

                             DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

ASSUMPTION:  One hundred twenty (180) day recovery period for a Force Majeure
             Event.

WET PRODUCTS:  Fillings, Icings, and Glazes

Within ninety (90) days after the execution date of the Agreement, Supplier's
Denver facility will be ready to produce products that are currently planned to
be produced in its Louisville facility.

COOKIES AND SCONES:

Within ninety (90) days after the execution date of the Agreement, equipment
will be in place at another of frozen production facility of Supplier sufficient
to manufacture Buyer's cookie and scone Products.

LAMINATED PRODUCTS:

Within ninety (90) days after the execution date of the Agreement, Dawn will
secure a co-packer to produce Buyer's laminated Products. Within one hundred
eighty (180) days after the execution date of the Agreement, a laminated line
will be in place at another Dawn frozen facility.

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