Papa John's International, Inc. (NasdaqGS:PZZA) is seeking to sell stake to Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR). Shares of Papa John's has surged 7.7% at close on January 23, 2019, following a few reports about the company mulling over selling out to Restaurant Brands. Per a Deal reporter, Restaurant Brands has the probability of teaming up with the former Chief Executive Officer John Schnatter and 3G Capital, Inc. to make the purchase.