Doritos Hot Pepper tortilla chips

Doritos originated in the United States in the mid-1960s. The brand was famously developed at a Disneyland restaurant called Casa de Fritos, where stale tortillas were cut and fried into chips. Following their initial success, Arch West, an executive at Frito-Lay, helped commercialize the snack nationally.

Today, Doritos are a global phenomenon manufactured in numerous countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond to meet local market demands. While the flavoring varies by region, the core identity of the seasoned tortilla chip remains consistent. Ownership of the brand rests with PepsiCo, following the 1965 merger between Frito-Lay and the Pepsi-Cola Company.

As the ultimate owner, PepsiCo manages the brand through its Frito-Lay North America division and various international subsidiaries like Walkers in the United Kingdom or Smith's in Australia. This ensures that while the brand has American roots, it maintains a strong local manufacturing presence globally.