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

Gaylord Entertainment’s (GET) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). Gaylord Entertainment owns and operates branded hotels in multiple states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GET stock.

The rating of Peet’s Coffee & Tea (PEET) 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.

This is a strong week for Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VAC stock.

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. Brinker International owns, develops, operates, and franchises full-service casual dining restaurants. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EAT stock.

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week 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.

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN) earns an A this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of B. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. At present, the stock has a dividend yield of 2.8%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUN 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.

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.