Johnson previously served as the restaurant chain’s executive chef from 2003 through 2011 before embarking on culinary roles at McDonald’s, KFC, and other brands.
More than 10 million customers ordered Carne Asada during its first run at the restaurant in late 2019, nearly half of whom were first time guests at Chipotle.
The digital-only restaurant concept first launched in late 2021 in Nashville and features signature Chick-fil-A items, as well as burgers, wings and more.