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The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again. Buyers appear eager to take on certain types of restaurant chains.

The private-equity firm made a major investment in the casual-dining chain, which filed for bankruptcy last year but dismissed it in January. Hawkers will start adding locations almost immediately.

Restaurants are projected to add 490,000 seasonal jobs this year. But economic uncertainty could scare some employers from expanding their payroll, says National Restaurant Association report.

The sibling family-dining chains are modernizing their food and restaurants as they look to appeal to younger, on-the-go customers.