Doritos (/d?'ri?to?z/) is an American brand of flavored tortilla chips produced by Frito-Lay, a wholly owned subsidiary of PepsiCo. The concept for Doritos originated at Disneyland at a restaurant managed by Frito-Lay.

No, The Walt Disney Company does not own Frito-Lay. Frito-Lay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PepsiCo, a relationship that has existed since Frito-Lay merged with the Pepsi-Cola Company in 1965. While you will find Frito-Lay products like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos throughout Disney theme parks and resorts, this is the result of a long-standing strategic corporate partnership rather than ownership. PepsiCo is the "Official Beverage and Snack Provider" for Disney, which is why you see Pepsi-owned brands (including Gatorade and Aquafina) in the parks instead of Coca-Cola products. This partnership often extends to co-branded marketing campaigns and "exclusive" snacks found in the parks, but the two companies are entirely separate entities. Disney focuses on entertainment and media, while PepsiCo remains a global leader in the food and beverage industry, managing Frito-Lay as one of its most profitable North American divisions.

No, Disney does not own Frito-Lay.

They are completely separate companies under different corporate umbrellas:

• Frito-Lay is a subsidiary of PepsiCo, the multinational food and beverage giant. PepsiCo also owns brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Quaker Oats, and Tropicana.
• The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media conglomerate, known for its film studios, theme parks, television networks (like ABC and ESPN), and streaming services.

While they are not connected through ownership, they do have a common business relationship:

• Licensing: Disney frequently licenses its characters (Mickey Mouse, Marvel superheroes, Star Wars, etc.) to food companies for promotional products. You might find limited-edition Disney-themed bags of chips or other snacks from Frito-Lay.
• Theme Park Presence: Frito-Lay products (like Lay’s chips and Cheetos) are sold in Disney theme parks and resorts, just like many other consumer brands.

So, while you might see Disney and Frito-Lay together on a store shelf for a promotion, it’s a partnership—not a matter of ownership.