Popeyes is soaring on news it's being acquired by the owner of Burger King (PLKI, QSR)

Popeyes is up 19.16%, or $12.67, at $78.79 a share on Tuesday morning amid news that Restaurant Brands International is buying it for $1.8 billion.Restaurant Brands is the company that owns both Burger King and Tim Horton. The companywill fund the transaction with cash on hand and financing from J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo. The transaction is expected to close by early April 2017. Markets Insider See Also: The owner of Burger King is buying Popeyes for $1.8 billion NOW WATCH: A Navy SEAL explain...