Frittenwerk founders Keydi and Mateo Skendo have decided to leave the company and the Valora Group at the end of May 2025. As of June 1, 2025, a seasoned internal team will take over the management: Martin Hunger (CFO) and Torsten Deska (COO), who will join Martin Hunger as co-managing director. With a clear corporate strategy, the new leadership duo will continue on Frittenwerk’s established path.
Since its founding in 2014, Frittenwerk has stood for creative reinterpretations of classic street food dishes—drawing inspiration from street food trends around the world. Since joining the Valora Group in 2022, Frittenwerk has further strengthened its position as a leading fast-casual concept in Germany. During this time, the number of locations grew from 27 to 44, and the workforce expanded from around 540 to over 700 employees.
«With their innovative fast-casual concept, Keydi and Mateo Skendo have played a key role in shaping the 'Better Fries' segment in Germany," says Michael Mueller, CEO of the Valora Group. "We sincerely thank them for their achievements over the past ten-plus years and wish them all the best for their professional and personal futures. At the same time, we look forward to working with Martin Hunger and Torsten Deska. I am confident that we will continue to build on Frittenwerk’s success story together.»
Short Biography – Martin Hunger
Martin Hunger (45) has been CFO at Frittenwerk since 2023. Over the past years, he has actively shaped the company’s direction, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. The business graduate brings over 15 years of experience in finance and controlling. After working at Ernst & Young and KPMG, he specialized in M&A and oversaw numerous mid-sized business investments and transactions. He previously served as commercial director and executive board member at OBUK, where he was responsible for finance, procurement, HR, and IT processes.
Short Biography – Torsten Deska
Torsten Deska (46) has been Director of Operations and Leadership team member at Frittenwerk since August 2023. He oversees operations for more than 40 stores across Germany and leads a team of over 700 employees. Previously, he held senior positions at Europa-Park for over ten years, most recently as Head of F&B, managing around 95 foodservice operations. His career also includes roles at Nürburgring, UCI-Kinowelt, and in the live entertainment industry. A trained office clerk and certified business economist, he brings extensive experience in gastronomy, the leisure industry, and project management.
