DIEDRICH COFFEE INC
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<p align="right" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:right;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Exhibit
10.25</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">February 6, 2001</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Pam Britton</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">28092 Paseo Rincon</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Mission Viejo, CA&#160; 92692</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Dear Pam:</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">We are pleased to offer
you the position of Executive Vice President of Operations for Gloria Jean&#146;s
Gourmet Coffee.&#160; This is a critical
position with responsibility for the successful operations of Gloria Jean&#146;s
franchisees.&#160; As you know, we are
currently the second largest specialty Coffee Company in the United States. We
view this as a unique opportunity to create something really special.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Our offer is as follows:</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Base salary - $3,365.38
  per week (paid on a bi-weekly basis) which equates to $175,000 annually.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
  </td>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Incentive/Bonus plan -
  For the first year of employment only this award will pay out a guaranteed
  amount of $52,500 at the end of 12 months of employment.&#160; You will then be eligible to participate
  in our Executive Vice President level incentive plan, up to 30% of your
  annual base salary, which is paid based upon achievement of specific
  financial goals agreed upon with the Chief Executive Officer.&#160; This award will be prorated for stub
  portion remaining of fiscal 2001/2002 only.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
  </td>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Stock Options - The
  Company will issue you options to purchase at least 20,000 shares of Diedrich
  Coffee.&#160; The strike price of the
  shares will be the trailing 5 day average of the price of the shares from the
  day you begin employment.&#160; These
  options vest over 3 years at a rate of 33% per year.&#160; The Board reviews issuance of additional
  stock options annually. This option grant will be subject to Board approval.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="1%" valign="bottom" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:1.32%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Vacation - You will be
  entitled to 3 weeks of vacation during your first year of employment.&#160; Additional vacation time will be earned as
  plan eligibility requirements are met.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="1%" valign="bottom" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:1.32%;">
  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Benefits - You will
  participate in the company&#146;s executive benefits plan. Your initial salary
  will be increased $99.06 per bi-week to provide employee +1 coverage and
  deducted pretax to pay your portion of the premium.&#160; The benefit program may be modified from time to time.&#160; Future changes to employee contribution
  levels will be your responsibility.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
  </td>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
  </td>
  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">401(k) participation
  based on plan eligibility criteria.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Employment at will -
  you may resign at any time and Diedrich Coffee may terminate your employment
  at any time, with or without cause or notice.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Termination not for cause
  - Should your employment be terminated for reasons other than cause (cause
  meaning willful misconduct, repeated failure to perform duties, fraud or
  dishonesty, felonious, or criminal acts), and you execute a simple release of
  claims agreement you will be entitled to bi-weekly payments equal to six
  months of your then current salary.&#160;
  In any event, these payments would cease if you accept other
  employment or accept work as an independent contractor.&#160; Additionally, this benefit would not apply
  in the event of your death or inability to perform the job due to disability.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This position reports
  directly to the Mike Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer of Diedrich Coffee.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#149;</font></p>
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  <p style="font-size:1.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <td width="96%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:96.3%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Start date will be on
  or before February 26, 2001.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">We look forward to your
early response in becoming part of our team.&#160;
Please confirm your acceptance of this offer by signing and returning an
executed copy to Matt Kimble.</font></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Very truly yours,</font></p>
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  <p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">J. Michael Jenkins</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Chief Executive
  Officer, Diedrich Coffee Inc.</font></p>
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<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">I accept the position of Executive
Vice President of Operations for Gloria Jean&#146;s Gourmet Coffee, effective on or
before February 26, 2001 on the above terms and conditions.</font></b></p>

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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Pamela Britton</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Date</font></p>
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