Richard Montañez claims he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos. He's written two books about it, recorded speaking engagements, and has a biopic of his life directed by Eva Longoria set to begin filming ...

A former janitor at Frito-Lay, Richard Montañez, pitched the idea of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to the CEO of PepsiCo, owner of Frito Lay, after sprinkling chili powder on a batch of undusted Cheetos ...