A former Frito-Lay janitor has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, the snack firm’s parent company, for denying he is the creator of its popular Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Richard Montañez has long ...

More than a dozen former Frito-Lay employees, as well as the company itself, told the outlet that Montañez wasn't behind the development of the Flamin' Hot flavor. "We do not credit the creation ...

After a truly extraordinary year for Frito-Lay, packed full of exciting releases (including a personal favorite of mine, Flamin Hot Cajun Cheddar Cheetos), it’s unfortunately the time of year ...

For the second straight year, Frito-Lay opened a pop-up restaurant. The Flamin’ Hot Spot in Los Angeles featured Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in every recipe for three days in September.

Montañez didn’t, wowing Frito-Lay’s CEO and executives with his enthusiasm and innovation. His idea – Flamin’ Hot Cheetos – was universally beloved and tested well among Latinx communities.

Doritos comes in flavors that run the gamut from Cool Ranch to Flamin’ Hot Limon. At Super Bowl LIX, however, executives behind the popular chip will focus on a classic recipe. Frito-Lay ...