Mood-setting music for restaurants
Enhance the ambiance
of your restaurant
Curated music enhances the dining experience, creating a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for your guests.
Optimized dining pace
Music helps signal the rhythm of the restaurant, guiding diners through their experience from arrival to departure.
Enhance your brand
The right music enhances the restaurant's identity, aligning with its theme and target audience.
Drive repeat visits
A positive, memorable ambiance created by music can encourage customers to return.
Keep employees happy
Background music can energize and uplift employees, leading to better customer service.
The sound of better dining
Music for restaurants made easy
Not so background music
The right background music encourages customers to spend more, stay longer, and increases sales.
of restaurant patrons spend more on food and drinks when they enjoy the background music.
longer stays occur in establishments with background music, increasing the opportunity for higher spending.
increase in sales can be achieved by restaurants that play music aligning with their brand identity, compared to playing random popular music.
Figures and statistics are based on findings from reputable industry reports and academic research studies.
Go beyond curated stations
Import your existing playlists from any major platforms to make a truly unique experience.
How to get started
It only takes a few steps to get fully licensed music in your restaurant.
1. Pick your plan
Choose one of our plans, tell us about your company, and you're in! Explore all features for 30 days, completely free.
2. Define your sound
Choose from 500+ stations or import custom playlists from major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and more.
3. Program your content
Schedule stations, custom playlists, or mixes and get attention with promotional messaging.
4. Enjoy the music
You’re done! Watch as your branches instantly feel more inviting with professional-grade and expertly curated music.
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Frequently asked questions
How does playing music enhance the dining experience in a restaurant?
Music creates a welcoming ambiance, influences customer mood, and can enhance dining experiences. Studies show it can also encourage diners to stay longer or order more, depending on the tempo and genre.
What are performance rights organizations (PROs), and why do they matter?
PROs, like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, represent songwriters and music publishers. They ensure artists are compensated when their music is played in public spaces. Restaurants need licenses from PROs or a licensed music provider like SoundMachine to legally play music.
What type of music works best for restaurants?
Soft jazz, acoustic, or instrumental music suits most restaurants, enhancing ambiance without overpowering conversation.