10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | August 29, 2013 11:30 am

This week, 10 Restaurant and Resort stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these rates an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE:GET[2]) is making progress this week as its rating of C (“hold”) from last week increases to a B (“buy”) rating this week. Gaylord Entertainment owns and operates branded hotels in multiple states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GET stock[3].

The rating of Peet’s Coffee & Tea (NASDAQ:PEET[4]) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. Peet’s Coffee & Tea markets fresh-roasted whole bean coffee. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEET stock[5].

Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BYI[6]) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Bally Technologies is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of gaming devices and computerized monitoring, accounting, and player-tracking systems for gaming devices. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BYI stock[7].

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT[8]) boosts its rating from a C to a B this week. Brinker International owns, develops, operates and franchises the Chili’s Grill & Bar, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, and Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant brands. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT stock[9].

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRGB[10]) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere. Shares of RRGB have increased 14.8% over the past month, better than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RRGB stock[11].

Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA[12]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. Papa John’s International operates and franchises pizza delivery and carry-out restaurants under the Papa John’s trademark. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PZZA stock[13].

This is a strong week for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE[14]). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Cheesecake Factory operates upscale, casual, full-service dining restaurants in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAKE stock[15].

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH[16]) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Texas Roadhouse operates the Texas Roadhouse restaurant franchise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TXRH stock[17].

Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN[18]) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Churchill Downs owns and operates pari-mutuel wagering properties and businesses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CHDN stock[19].

Jack in the Box’s (NASDAQ:JACK[20]) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to an A from last week’s B. Jack in the Box operates and franchises Jack In the Box fast-food restaurants primarily in the Western region of the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JACK stock[21].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[22] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[23].

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