PepsiCo has won a key victory in the legal dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, after a US federal court dismissed a lawsuit brought by former Frito-Lay's executive Richard Montañez.

The ex-janitor-turned-executive who said he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos sued his former employers, saying he was harmed when Frito-Lay and PepsiCo denied his role in creating the popular hot snack.

Judge dismisses suit of ex-janitor who says he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Richard Montañez’s rags-to-riches story remains in dispute after a judge ruled in favor of Frito-Lay and PepsiCo ...

Montanez, who stated off as as a Frito-Lay janitor, said he sparked what became Flamin’ Hot Cheetos around 1989.

PepsiCo won the dismissal of a lawsuit by a former executive who said the food and beverage company defrauded and defamed him by denying that he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

Judge drops fraud suit from man who says he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Although the judge dismissed the lawsuit from popular snack icon Richard Montañez, his quest for cheese-dusted justice may not ...

A representative for Cheetos told Parade that the new flavor "combines the heat of Flamin' Hot seasoning with the rich, savory taste of cheddar cheese and a smoky BBQ twist." The rep went on to ...

Flamin' Hot Cheetos can be found in burritos, tacos, sushi, esquites and a special Korean cheese on a stick if you know where to look in the Yakima Valley. Here's ...

Cheetos is turning up the heat with a tangy twist, introducing a Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor that's sure to excite snack lovers. The brand announced its new Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor last ...