Doritos tortilla chips

Brand origin and product overview

Doritos are an American flavored tortilla-chip snack originally developed and marketed by Frito-Lay. The idea for Doritos traces to the early 1960s at a Casa de Fritos location in Disneyland; Frito-Lay commercialized the product in the mid-1960s and launched it nationally in the United States. Doritos are triangle-shaped corn (tortilla) chips sold in many flavored varieties and across international markets.

Manufacturing and distribution

Doritos production is handled by Frito-Lay’s network of snack manufacturing facilities. While production historically began and remains concentrated in the United States, Doritos are manufactured in multiple countries to serve local and regional markets; packaging, flavors, and formulations often vary by market to match local tastes and regulations.

Ownership and corporate structure

The Doritos brand was developed and popularized by Frito-Lay and is ultimately owned by PepsiCo. Frito-Lay operates as PepsiCo’s snacks subsidiary and manages manufacturing and distribution for Doritos in most territories. PepsiCo is a U.S.-headquartered multinational that owns a broad portfolio of beverage and snack brands.

Practical summary

Doritos = American-origin flavored tortilla chips (snack). Created and commercialized by Frito-Lay; ultimate owner is PepsiCo (headquartered in the United States). Manufactured primarily in the U.S. and produced in additional countries through Frito-Lay’s regional operations and local partners.