 In 2019, Johnson started the town revitalization project, Burgaw Now, aimed at investing in businesses to revitalize Burgaw’s historic town square.After purchasing several buildings downtown, Johnson partnered with Jay Kranchalk, a former Cape Fear Academy teacher, to open Fat Daddy’s Pizzeria and Robin and Art Hill of Panacea Brewing Company to open Burgaw Brewing Company.These businesses are expected to open in 2020.