Are Restaurant Playlists Illegal? (Spoiler Alert: If It's Spotify, The Answer is Yes)

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May 20, 2025 - That sleek Spotify Premium account you've been proudly connecting to your restaurant's sound system? It's about as legally compliant as serving homebrewed moonshine from your kitchen. Thousands of restaurant owners across the country are unknowingly turning their dining establishments into hotbeds of copyright infringement, one Ed Sheeran track at a time.

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"We've seen the look of horror on restaurant owners' faces when we tell them their carefully curated Spotify playlist is actually a ticking legal time bomb," says Soren Klausen, CEO and founder of My Instore Radio. "It's like watching someone realize they've been driving without insurance for years - except this speeding ticket could cost them from $750 up to $30,000... per song [https://www.sesac.com/what-is-a-performing-rights-organization-pro/]."

The music licensing plot twist that's catching restaurants off-guard? That $9.99 monthly Spotify subscription explicitly forbids commercial use in its terms and conditions - you know, that novel-length document everyone clicks "agree" to without reading.

Playing any music in a public space like a restaurant constitutes a "public performance" requiring specific licensing, and performing rights organizations are increasingly sending their version of secret shoppers to catch violations.

"One restaurant owner told us he thought paying for premium meant it was 'premium legal,'" Klausen recounts. "Unfortunately, the law doesn't care about your subscription tier - it cares about whether artists get paid for commercial use of their work."

For restaurant owners [https://myinstoreradio.com/music-for-restaurants/] currently experiencing cold sweats reading this, My Instore Radio has created the digital equivalent of a "Get Out of Jail Free" card: their "Seamless Spotify Recreation" service. This nifty solution legally recreates existing Spotify playlists with all proper licensing in place - meaning you can keep your carefully selected mood music without risking financial ruin.

"Think of us as your music amnesty program," explains Klausen. "We take those playlists you've spent hours perfecting and make them legitimate, while adding professional touches like automatic explicit content filtering and scheduled transitions throughout the day."

The service offers several upgrades from DIY approaches, including:

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Daily playlist refreshes (so your regulars don't memorize your soundtrack)

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Scheduled transitions (upbeat for lunch rush, relaxed for dinner service)

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Central management for chain restaurants (because nobody wants death metal in the family-friendly location)

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The priceless peace of mind that comes from not wondering if that person taking notes at table 7 is a music licensing investigator

Founded in 2011 in Billund, Denmark (yes, where LEGO comes from), My Instore Radio has grown from a simple idea - "Let's create custom radio stations for customers worldwide" - into an international music solution serving thousands of locations across more than 50 countries. Their three prestigious 'Gazelle Awards' recognize them as one of Denmark's fastest-growing companies, proving that keeping businesses legally compliant can indeed be a chart-topper.

The company's subscription-based service includes an idiot-proof "set-and-forget" media player that connects directly to existing sound systems. No computer science degree required - it's designed so even the most technologically challenged restaurant owner can be up and running in minutes.

"We're offering restaurant owners a free 'Am I Accidentally Breaking Copyright Law?' consultation [https://myinstoreradio.com/music-profiling-consultation/]," Klausen adds. "We promise not to judge your playlist choices, even if they include excessive amounts of 'Despacito.'"

About My Instore Radio:

My Instore Radio [https://myinstoreradio.com/] is a subscription-based background music streaming and digital signage solution that keeps businesses legally compliant while preventing customers from having to endure endless loops of royalty-free elevator music. From neighborhood cafes to global restaurant chains, the company makes it easy to play and manage premium curated music that won't result in surprise legal bills. Founded in 2011, My Instore Radio has been recognized with three prestigious 'Gazelle Awards' as one of Denmark's fastest-growing companies and now operates from three offices across different time zones, ensuring someone's always available to save you from your illegal playlist habits.

For restaurant owners looking to avoid both legal pitfalls and tired music repetition, My Instore Radio now offers a free "Music Risk Assessment" along with a 14-day trial of their service. The company has also released their comprehensive guide "Finding the Perfect Background Music for Your Restaurant [https://myinstoreradio.com/blog/background-music-for-restaurants-guide/]," which provides tailored recommendations for every restaurant type from fine dining to fast casual.

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