SYRACUSE, NY. — Hofmann Sausage Co. plans to expand its reach into the Southeast by partnering with Harris Teeter and adding Natural Casing German Brand Cheddar Franks to the meat case.

The Cheddar Franks will be available in approximately 258 grocery stores in eight states.

"Harris Teeter currently sells our most popular product, so this is a natural add-on," said Pat Favalo, national sales manager for Hoffmann Sausage Co. "We have a lot of fans in the Southeast asking for more variety of Hofmann products, so this is good news for Harris Teeter shoppers."

Hofmann offers products online and in grocery, big box, convenience stores, restaurants and stadiums across the eastern United States.