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 (GET) 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.

Peet’s Coffee & Tea (PEET) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. Peet’s Coffee & Tea markets fresh-roasted whole bean coffee. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PEET stock.

The rating of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. 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.

This week, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO) is showing good progress as the company’s rating jumps from a B (“buy”) last week to an A (“strong buy”). Lakes Entertainment has development and management agreements with several Tribes for new casino operations in Michigan, California, and the East Coast. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up 2574.9% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LACO stock.

Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. 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 (HTHT) pushes up from a B to an A rating. China Lodging Group is an economy hotel chain in China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HTHT 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.

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.