With a new biopic being developed, Frito-Lay is now claiming that the origin story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos that we all thought to be true, isn't exactly what it seems. However, it doesn't seem to be stopping the upcoming biopic anytime soon. Eva Longoria's upcoming project Flamin Hot is about the inventor we all believed to be the man behind the creation of the famous spicy Cheetos snack. Was this inspiring, feel-good, rags-to-riches story based on a lie the entire time?
Back in 1992, a former Frito-Lay janitor named Richard Montañez made his way from being a janitor in a Frito-Lay plant located in Rancho Cucamonga, to an executive by pitching his infamous idea for Flamin Hot Cheetos. According to a statement made by Frito-Lay, the company had claimed that Richard Montañez had no part in the development of the spicy snack.
"None of our records show that Richard was...
Back in 1992, a former Frito-Lay janitor named Richard Montañez made his way from being a janitor in a Frito-Lay plant located in Rancho Cucamonga, to an executive by pitching his infamous idea for Flamin Hot Cheetos. According to a statement made by Frito-Lay, the company had claimed that Richard Montañez had no part in the development of the spicy snack.
"None of our records show that Richard was...
- 5/20/2021
- by Alexander Navarro
- MovieWeb
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