This week, seven restaurant and resort stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

This week, Gaylord Entertainment (GET) is showing significant improvement as the company’s rating hops from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”). Gaylord Entertainment owns and operates branded hotels in multiple states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GET stock.

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. The current dividend yield is 2.8%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUN stock.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea (PEET) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week 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.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation’s (VAC) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Marriott Vacations Worldwide engages in the development, marketing, sale, and management of vacation ownership and related products in the United States and internationally. Shares of VAC have increased 5.1% over the past month, better than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VAC stock.

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Brinker International owns, develops, operates, and franchises full-service casual dining restaurants. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT stock.

This week, China Lodging Group Ltd. Sponsored ADR’s (HTHT) ratings are up from a B last week to an A. China Lodging Group is an economy hotel chain in China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HTHT stock.

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. Lakes Entertainment has development and management agreements with several Tribes for new casino operations in Michigan, California, and the East Coast. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LACO stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.