Avalon Parking

Avalon Parking is redefining car park management by flipping the traditional operator model on its head. Instead of focusing on penalties and enforcement, Avalon puts drivers first, landowners in control, and data at the centre of every decision.

Built by car park owners for car park owners, Avalon delivers franchise-friendly parking solutions that transform underperforming, abused or inefficient parking assets into customer-friendly, revenue-generating spaces.

Solving real parking problems

Across the UK, landowners and businesses face the same familiar challenges:

• Unauthorised use of parking spaces
• No monitoring or security
• Little visibility into usage patterns or revenue potential
• Operators focused on issuing tickets rather than improving experience

These issues don’t just cause inconvenience. They directly reduce customer satisfaction, limit business performance, and create unnecessary conflict between drivers and site owners.

Avalon addresses these problems with a smarter, fairer, and more commercially focused approach to parking management.

A driver-focused model that delivers results

Avalon is different because it treats parking as part of the customer journey. By combining advanced ANPR technology, in-house software, and data-driven insights, Avalon helps landowners optimise their parking assets while maintaining a positive driver experience. This approach has proven results:

• 40% increase in space availability
• 87% reduction in car park abuse
• 100% client retention rate

Instead of relying on aggressive enforcement, Avalon focuses on clarity, accessibility and smart automation. Drivers understand how to park correctly. Landowners gain control and transparency. Revenue grows naturally through better use of space.

Total control for landowners

Avalon’s market-leading client management portal gives full visibility into car park performance. Landowners can see:

• Who is using their car park
• When demand is highest
• How long vehicles stay and how frequently customers return
• Where opportunities for optimisation exist
  

This level of insight allows businesses to make informed commercial decisions, from adjusting free parking allowances to supporting promotions, validating footfall, or identifying revenue growth opportunities.

With Avalon, the landowner remains in control. The system supports their business objectives rather than dictating them.

Technology built in-house

Avalon’s software and analytics are developed in-house, allowing the business to innovate quickly and respond directly to client needs. Combined with advanced ANPR technology and a dedicated account manager for every site, Avalon offers a fully supported, professional solution suitable for every sector.

From retail and hospitality to healthcare, food service and national chains, Avalon provides tailored parking management that works in real environments.

Proven across major brands

Avalon already supports a wide range of well-known organisations, including: Subway, NHS, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Domino’s, Sports Direct and Tesco.

As a member of the British Parking Association (BPA), Avalon operates to recognised industry standards while continuing to challenge outdated approaches within the sector.

Real-world success: Local Pub & Hotel Group

A hotel and restaurant, centrally located in a small town with limited parking, struggled with persistent abuse. Despite signage, non-customers regularly used the car park, leaving genuine patrons unable to park.

Avalon installed ANPR and clear signage, inviting customers to register for free inside the restaurant. To support the local community, the landlord also offered 15 minutes of free parking for nearby shop visits, with longer stays available via simple smartphone payment.

Within two weeks:

• Parking availability improved dramatically
• Customer satisfaction increased
• The pub gained a new revenue stream
  

This balanced, community-friendly approach demonstrates Avalon’s philosophy: protect the business, support the customer, and unlock value.

What franchise partners gain

Avalon’s franchise-friendly model gives partners the opportunity to build a scalable parking management business using proven systems, technology and support.

Franchise partners benefit from:

• A driver-focused, reputation-positive model
• In-house technology and analytics
• Dedicated account management systems
• A flexible solution for every sector

With parking demand increasing and landowners actively seeking better solutions, Avalon provides franchisees with a commercially strong, future-proof opportunity in a growing market.

Customer satisfaction at the core

“Avalon understand how important our customers are to us. The technology they have provided has enabled us to see how our customers use the car park. The data available is fascinating and has helped us measure the success of our marketing and promotional programme.”

The future of parking management

Avalon Parking is proving that parking does not have to be frustrating, unfair or inefficient. With the right technology, insight and philosophy, car parks can become valuable commercial assets that enhance, rather than hinder, customer journeys.

By putting landowners in control, drivers first, and data at the centre, Avalon continues to lead a new generation of parking management.

For businesses seeking smarter parking solutions and entrepreneurs looking for a proven franchise opportunity, Avalon Parking offers a clear path forward.