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IN THE NEWS:
- San Diego Business JournalCEO of the Year Award 2021
- San Diego ReaderBest of 2020
- Authority Magazine / Medium, December 2024 The Hidden Superpower of Every Great Leader: Johan Engman Of Rise & Shine Hospitality On Uncovering the Traits That Separate Good Leaders from Exceptional Ones.
- NBC Palm Springs, April 2024 Palm Springs Unwrapped: Breakfast Republic
- US Reporter, April 2024 Ready For Some Morning Glory? San Diego’s Brunch Spots That Redefine Morning Indulgence
- The Desert Sun, April 2024 Palm Springs area 2024 bucket list: Best adventures – and brunch – to try this year
- The Long Beach Post, April 2024 The 11 most notable restaurants that arrived in Long Beach this year – and 5 opening in 2024
- VacationIdea, January 2024 23 Best San Diego Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Spots
- San Diego Food Finds, January 2024 Celebrate Chocolate
- Restaurant Clicks, October 2023 Restaurant Clicks
- AOL.com, October 2023 Giving roundup: East Valley housing, Street Medicine, pineapple pancakes and more
- The Desert Sun, October 2023 Giving roundup: East Valley housing, Street Medicine, pineapple pancakes and more
- longbeachize, October 2023 Long Beach Food Scene Intel: Bruxie grand opening Oct. 27; HipPea to close; more
- Cozymeal, October 2023 The Best Breakfast in San Diego 2023
- Yahoo Live! (Syndication), October 2023 Breakfast and Lunch are Giving Dinner A Run For Its Money
- The Takeout, October 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Are Giving Dinner a Run for Its Money
- Patch, October 2023 Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes Make A Difference In Palm Desert
- San Diego Food Finds, October 2023 Halloween Dining Destinations
- Restaurant Business Future 50 2023
- Restaurant Business, September 2023 Future 50 gets a shot of caffeine
- Restaurant Business, September 2023 Future 50: Breakfast Republic
- San Diego Food Finds, September 2023, National Pancake Day
- Restaurant Business, September 2023 The Future 50 gets a shot of caffeine
- San Diego Today, September 2023 50+ great brunch restaurants to try in San Diego
- VacationIdea, September 2023 23 Best San Diego Breakfast and Weekend Brunch Spots
- SD Today, September 2023 50+ great brunch restaurants to try in San Diego
- Gay Desert Guide – Syndicated, August 2023 Restaurant News Bites: Introducing Mi Chavela Fest; Breakfast Republic Opens in Palm Desert; and More!
- Coachella Valley Independent, August 2023 Restaurant News Bites: Introducing Mi Chavela Fest; Breakfast Republic Opens in Palm Desert; and More!
- SD Union Tribune, July 2023 San Diego’s Best Reader’s Poll 2023
- What Now Los Angeles, June 2023 Breakfast Republic Hatches in Long Beach
- Her Campus, June 2023 THE ‘ULTIMATUM: QUEER LOVE’ FILMING LOCATIONS ARE PICTURE PERFECT
- San Diego Food Finds, May 2023 Celebrate National Mimosa Day
- Long Beach Business Journal, May 2023 Breakfast Republic to open its boozy brunch hangout in Belmont Shore May 31
- SDNews, May 2023, Breakfast Republic and Eggies open in La Jolla
- Eater LA, May 2023 LA’s Al Fresco Dining Program Inches Closer to Being Permanent
- What Now Los Angeles, May 2023 Breakfast Republic Hatches in Culver City
- San Diego Food Finds, April 2023 Private Dining at Breakfast Republic
- SD Today, April 2023 50 great brunch restaurants to try in San Diego, California
- Ernst & Young, May 2022 EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Pacific Southwest Finalists | EY – US
- Forbes, January 2022 Breakfast Republic Redefines The Most Important Meal Of The Day
- San Diego Union Tribune, December 2021 2022s Most Anticipated Restaurants
- Valley Scene Magazine, November 2021 Great Escapes Escape to San Diego
- Eater San Diego, November 2021 Morning Eats Empire Multiplies in Mission Valley and Scripps Ranch
- San Diego Reader, October 2021 Best Of 2021 (Best Bloody Mary, Best Breakfast Brunch)
- San Diego Food Finds, September 2021 Better Breakfast Month
- Nation’s Restaurant News, September 2021 Breakfast Republic’s Johan Engman Discusses His New Concept, Eggies
- Restaurant Hospitality, September 2021 Breakfast Republic’s Johan Engman Discusses His New Concept, Eggies
- Eat Drink LA, August 2021 Where to drink outside right now in Los Angeles and Why
- San Diego Food Finds, August 2021 National Prosecco Day
- ABC 10News, July 2021 Wide Range of Price Increased Hits San Diegans
- San Diego Business Journal, July 2021 CEO of the Year Winners 2021
- San Diego Magazine, July 2021 What to Eat in San Diego This Week: French Toast, Tamales, and More
- Ranch & Coast, June 2021 Best Restaurant 2021 – Best Breakfast
- The Infatuation, June 2021 11 New Brunch Spots To Try In LA Right Now
- Patch, June 2021 Breakfast Republic Opens in WeHo
- WEHO Times, June 2021 Breakfast Republic Opens in West Hollywood
- Beverly Press, May 2021 Restaurant News
- Edible San Diego, May 2021 San Diego’s Best Summer Brunches
- NBC 7 San Diego, May 2021 San Diego Falls Short of Yellow Tier
- Eater Los Angeles, May 2021 Morning Briefing Restaurant News
- What Now Los Angeles, May 2021 At Long Last! Breakfast Republic West Hollywood To Open May 12
- WEHO Ville, May 2021 NEW RESTAURANT: Breakfast Republic
- EAT DRINK LA, May 2021 BRAND NEW SPOTS FOR BRUNCH IN LOS ANGELES
- Los Angeles Times, May 2021 Breakfast Republic
- MSN, April 2021 Breakfast Republic executive chef speaks on county’s move into orange tier
- LOCALE Magazine, April 2021 22 San Diego Breakfast Spots Serving Up Egg-cellent Eats in 2021
- ABC 10 News San Diego, April 2021 Hiring Challenges Persist Despite Move into Orange Tier
- Safari, April 2021 Costa Mesa
- ABC 10 News San Diego, April 2021 County Moves Into Orange Tier Today
- San Diego Business Journal (online), March 2021 Hospitality Group Plans for Future Growth
- San Diego Business Journal, March 2021 Hospitality Group Plans for Future Growth
- Irvine Weekly, March 2021 Irvine’s Dishes Not to Miss
- THERE San Diego, March 2021 Easter Specials From San Diego Restaurants
- ABC 10News San Diego, February 2021 Liberty Station Businesses See Increase in Foot Traffic
- California Centers Magazine, February 2021 Will Takeout Take Out Restaurants in a Post-COVID World
- San Diego Magazine, February 2021 Giving Back Help the Helpers
- ABC 10News San Diego, January 2021 Few Takers for Free Eatery’s Meal
- CBS 8 San Diego, January 2021 What’s for Breakfast_Outdoor Dining at Breakfast Republic
- Pacific San Diego, January 2021 San Diego’s 20 most anticipated restaurants of 2021
- The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2021 San Diego’s 20 most anticipated restaurants of 2021
- The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 2020 Restaurants Keep Spirits Bright with Fundraisers for Workers
- San Diego Uptown Downtown News, December 2020 Best of 2020 – Breakfast Republic – Best Sunday Brunch
- NBC 7 San Diego, December 2020 Some Restaurants Try to Roll with the Pandemic Punches
- KUSI News, December 2020 Free Meals for Laid-Off Workers
- CBS 8 San Diego, December 2020 Restaurant Giving Out Free Meals
- ABC 10News, December 2020 Restaurant Promising Thousands of Free Meals Amid Pandemic
- ABC 10News, December 2020 Free Meals for Laid-Off Workers
- San Diego Union-Tribune, November 2020 Sweeten Up Your Holiday with These Twists on Traditional Pie
- San Diego Reader, November 2020 Prickles of Pepper
- San Diego Magazine, November 2020 Best Restaurants 2020 – Breakfast Republic – Chilaquiles (Runner Up)
- San Diego Magazine, November 2020 Best Restaurants 2020 – Breakfast Republic – Breakfast Brunch (Critic’s Pick and Reader’s Pick)
- Women Fitness, October 2020 Coffee Cocktail Recipes: We Have the Best for You
- Spoon University, October 2020 Kiss Boring Brunch Good-Bye at Breakfast Republic
- Locale Magazine, October 2020 From Pumpkin Donuts to Pumpkin Ales—16 Spots to Satisfy Your Pumpkin Cravings in San Diego
- There San Diego, October 2020 Restaurateur Brings A Taste Of His Home Country To San Diego
- Nation’s Restaurant News, October 2020 Toasting a new day with cocktails to-go
- San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2020 Businesses Begin to Reopen Indoor Spaces
- Mashed, September 2020 The best breakfast restaurant in every state
- Eater San Diego, September 2020 Breakfast Republic Bringing Brunch Vibes to La Jolla
- ABC 10 News, August 2020 Increased restaurant capacity could spur some hiring
- NBC 7 San Diego, August 2020 Indoor Dining Returns in San Diego County With Limited Capacity
- Telemundo San Diego, August 2020 Dueño de Breakfast Republic dona comida a personal médico y desempleados
- There San Diego, July 2020 4th of July Specials Around San Diego
- The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2020 Restaurants Opening, Adapting as Pandemic Wears On
- 10News San Diego, July 2020 San Diego Restaurants Expand to Parking Lots and Sidewalks to Stay Afloat
- The Nardcast, June 2020 Breakfast Republic reopens more locations
- THERE San Diego, June 2020 Rise & Shine Hospitality Group Donates 6,479 Meals To Out-of-Work San Diegans
- SoCal Pulse, May 2020 Where to Get Mother’s Day Gifts and Takeout in San Diego
- Thrillist, May 2020 The Best San Diego Brunches You Can Enjoy From Home
- Locale, May 2020 26 Restaurants Offering Tasty Takeout Options in East Village San Diego
- NBC San Diego, April 2020 Breakfast Republic Owner Donating Comfort Food to Laid Off Staff, Health Care Workers
- Radio 91x, April 2020 Eat Local – Supporting San Diego Restaurants That Are Still Open
- Radio z90.3, April 2020 Eat Local
- Radio Magic 92.5, April 2020 Eat Local. Let’s Support our Community
- Rockin Mama, March 2020 Breakfast Republics most popular recipes
- Eater San Diego, March 2020 Breakfast Republic Begins Providing Meals in Mission Valley
- The Nardcast, March 2020 Rise & Shine Hospitality Group will be offering pre-made dinners for laid off workers
- OC Foodies, February 2020 Breakfast Republic Hatches in Costa Mesa
- Orange Coast Magazine, February 2020 Breakfast Republic’s Second O.C. Spot Opens in Costa Mesa
- Ranch and Coast, February 2020 Reader’s Choice Best Restaurants 2020
- Mandatory, January 2020 Feeding those in need in Coronado on Christmas Day Food and Drinks Take Flight: Samplers Now Go Beyond Beer
- Red Tricycle, January 2020 9 Iconic San Diego Foods You Have To Try
- CBS8, December 2019 Feeding those in need in Coronado on Christmas Day
- Eater San Diego, December 2019 Hillcrest’s Fig Tree Café Turning Into Breakfast Republic
- Time Out Los Angeles, November 2019 San Diego’s egg-crazy Breakfast Republic is coming to L.A.
- Time Out, November 2019The 18 best restaurants in San Diego
- Irvine Weekly, October 2019Restaurants Worth The Wait
- Eater San Diego, October 201920 Essential San Diego Breakfast Spots
- Sauté Magazine, September 2019The Breakfast Champions
- Entrepreneurial Chef Magazine, September 2019 The Road To Expansion
- Santa Clarita Valley Signal, September 2019 San Diego: trendy restaurants and neighborhoods
- SD Entertainer, August 2019 Breakfast Republic Reigns as San Diego’s Breakfast King
- San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2019 French Toast Revolution
- ABC 10 News SD, July 2019 10News This Morning at 5AM and 6AM
- The Nardcast, July 2019 Breakfast Republic expands to Mission Valley
- Traveler, July 2019 San Diego, USA travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights
- OC Weekly, May 2019 First Bites: Breakfast Republic at UCI
- Eater San Diego, May 2019 Breakfast Republic Rises Anew in Mission Valley
- Yahoo! News, May 2019Trend alert: What’s heating up San Diego’s food scene this month
- El Restaurante, April 2019Breakfast&Brunch
- There San Diego, March 2019Who Has The Best Bloody Mary In San Diego? Here’s Your Guide!
- We Are Chefs, February 2019Nurture Culinary Creativity With These 7 Tips
- Aire Magazine, January 2019Desayuno Campeón
- Thrive Global, January 2019Johan Engman: “The restaurant industry needs a movement towards less alcohol, drugs and harassment”
- Bloody Mary Obsessed, December 2018Brunchfaced, Holiday Edition
- SD Union Tribune, December 2018The Dish
- Vegan In San Diego, November 2018Breakfast Republic
- Restaurant Hospitality, October 20185 emerging brands reveal secrets to success
- San Diego Family, September 20182018 RH 25- Rise & Shine Restaurant Group
- Lonely Planet, July 2018Oh, the places you’ll go in San Diego with your kids
- Bay Area News Group Magazine, July 2018San Diego Kapow!
- San Diego Entertainer, June 2018Thirsty Thursday: Jurassic Pork Bloody Mary
- Upserve Restaurant Insider, June 2018Good or Bad, Restaurant Reviews Require Careful Handling
- San Diego Magazine, June 2018Best Brunches
- Nation’s Restaurant News, May 2018Meet the 2018 Hot Concepts award winners
- San Diego Magazine, May 2018San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2018
- BC Living, April 2018Take a Cultural Tour of San Diego
- Locale Magazine, April 2018 13 Places to Get Some of the Best Breakfast in San Diego
- Restaurant Hospitality, April 20186 new breakfast spots aim to entice early birds
- Monte Cristo Magazine, March 2018A Cultural Guide to San Diego
- RedTricycle, March 2018The Best Dessert-Inspired Breakfasts in the City
- TravelHost, March 2018San Diego’s Central Coast
- Locale Magazine, February 201813 Places to Get Some of the Best Breakfast in San Diego
- The Nardcast, February2018Have a Bloody Valentine’s Day
- OCFoodies, January 2018Breakfast Republic to Hatch New Location in Irvine
- Eater SD, January 2018The Breakfast Republic Boom Continues in Mission Valley and Irvine
- Eater SD, December 2017Breakfast Republic Brings Daily Brunch To PB
- Zagat, December 201730 Most Exciting Cities in America 2017
- The Nardcast, October 2017Breakfast Republic Expands With New Location and Two On Its Way
- Z90.3, September 2017 Breakfast Republic Coming To Pacific Beach
- Eater SD, September 2017 Breakfast Republic Expanding Into Pacific Beach
- Zagat, August 2017 Hottest Restaurants In San Diego
- Locale Magazine, August 2017 Places To Get Some Of The Best Breakfast
- Sauce Boss Shelby, July 2017 Breakfast Republic – A San Diego Hot Spot
- Thrillist, July 2017The Best Breakfast Spots in San Diego
- Home & Garden, June 2017 Breakfast Republic
- Girls On Food, June 2017 A Clucking Good Morning At Breakfast Republic
- The Coast News Group, May 2017 Lick the Plate- Breakfast Republic Takes It To Another Level
- San Diego Food Finds, May 2017 Winning Dishes At Breakfast Republic
- Eater SD, April 2017 Breakfast Republic Reaches the Shores of Ocean Beach
- NBC San Diego, April 2017 Breakfast Republic Opens Ocean Beach Eatery
- SD Entertainer, March 2017 Restaurant Review: Breakfast Republic in East Village
- Stranger in this Town, March 2017 Breakfast Republic: worth the calories (and the coma)
- SD Lifestyle, February 2017Have an Egg-celent Morning at Breakfast Republic in Encinitas
- Zagat, January 201725 Most Anticipated San Diego Restaurants of 2017
- LaJollaMom, January 2017Breakfast Republic’s Cinnamon Roll Pancake Recipe
- Thrillist, December 2016San Diego’s Best New Restaurants of 2016
- Zagat, December 2016San Diego’s 10 Most Important Restaurant Openings of 2016
- San Diego Business Journal, December 2016Foodies Joining Breakfast Club
- Eater San Diego, November 2016Breakfast Republic Cooking Up Carmel Valley Location
- Eater San Diego, November 2016Breakfast Republic Brings More Morning Eats to Encinitas
- San Diego Ville, November 2016Breakfast Republic Hatches In Encinitas
- San Diego Food Finds, October 2016Dessert for Breakfast
- Eater San Diego, October 2016Breakfast Republic Marches Forward With Fourth Location
- Pacific Magazine, October 2016Let’s Make a Toast
- Discover SD, October 2016What smells like heaven? Best cinnamon rolls in San Diego
- San Diego Home Garden, October 2016Catches and Matches
- Pacific Magazine, October 2016Dining Out
- Vacation Idea, October 201616 Must-Try Lunch & Dessert Spots in San Diego
- Pacific Magazine, September 2016Fare Enough
- Restaurant Hospitality, August 2016A closer look at Breakfast Republic
- San Diego Food Finds, July 2016Breakfast Republic hatches
- Eater San Diego, July 201612 Brunch Spots to Try Right Now
- San Diego Tourism Authority, June 2016Hot News in San Diego Dining
- Local Wally, May 2016San Diego’s BEST Breakfast Sandwiches
- Getaway San Diego, April 2016Rise and Shine with these local favs
- Zagat, April 2016The Hottest New Brunches in 15 American Cities
- Thrillist, March 2016THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN SAN DIEGO RIGHT NOW
- Zagat, March 201612 San Diego Chefs and Restaurants to Follow on Instagram
- Where Magazine, February 2016Around the world in 80 bites
- Pacific Magazine, February 2016Who Knew?
- San Diego Magazine, January 2016Best Breakfasts by Neighborhood
- Zagat, January 2016The 10 Hottest New Restaurants in San Diego
- Fine Magazine, December 2015San Diego’s Top 5 New Restaurants of 2015
- Locale, November 201511 S’mores Desserts Sure to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
- Discover SD, November 2015Best French Toast in San Diego
- Thrillist, October 2015THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN SAN DIEGO RIGHT NOW
- Eater San Diego, October 201510 San Diego Brunch Spots to Try Right Now
- LGBT Weekly, September 2015Breakfast, beer and booze
- DiscoverSD, August 20155 hot new brunch spots
- Guys Bite Out, August 2015Killer Cakes To Jumpstart Your Morning
- San Diego Food Finds, July 2015Breakfast Republic Wonderland
- DISCOVER SD, JULY 2015Kickass Entrepreneur: Johan Engman
- THRILLIST, JULY 20158 NEW SD RESTAURANTS YOU NEED TO HIT IMMEDIATELY
- EATER SD, June 2015The Dawn of a New Breakfast
- UPTOWN NEWS, June 2015Uptown News Features Breakfast Republic
- EATER SD, May 2015 Restaurateur Johan Engman Brings ‘Clucking Good Breakfast’ to North Park