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”).

Gaylord Entertainment (GET) is bumping up its rating from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”) 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) 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.

This week, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC) pushes up from a C to a B rating. 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.

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACO) is making headway this week, with the company’s rating improving to an A (“strong buy”) from a B (“buy”) last 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.

This is a strong week for Cedar Fair, L.P. (FUN). The company’s rating climbs to A from the previous week’s B. Cedar Fair owns and operates amusement and water parks in the United States and Canada. The stock has a dividend yield of 3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FUN stock.

China Lodging Group Ltd. Sponsored ADR (HTHT) boosts its rating from a B to an A this week. 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) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. 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.