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Richard Montañez is an American businessman, motivational speaker, and author. After dropping out of school, he was hired by Frito-Lay as a janitor and went on to become an executive in the company.
May 17, 2021 · Richard Montañez has for years told a story of how he dreamed up Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a Frito-Lay janitor. The archival record, former employees and...
Jun 9, 2023 · Richard Montañez, a janitor turned Frito-Lay executive, has said he invented the spicy snack. A new film tells his story, but the evidence isn’t on his side.
- Sarah Bahr
Jun 12, 2023 · Richard Montañez is often credited as the Frito-Lay janitor that came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Born to a family of Mexican immigrants, Montañez climbed the corporate ladder...
Jun 17, 2023 · Flamin' Hot is a movie based on the story of Richard Montañez, who claims to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos as a Frito-Lay janitor. However, the facts suggest that he did not create the brand name or flavor, and that the snack was already on the market before his alleged call to the CEO.
May 13, 2021 · Montañez tells his full story in his upcoming book, Flamin' Hot: The Incredible True Story of One Man's Rise from Janitor to Top Executive.
Jun 9, 2023 · Richard Montañez, a former janitor at Frito-Lay, says he created Flamin' Hot Cheetos in his home and pitched it to the CEO. But the company denies his involvement and accuses him of lying for profit.
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