Music for Bakeries
Bakeries playing recorded music publicly require a music licence from the relevant collecting society in their country. BPM recommendations vary by period: Morning opening (06:00–10:00): 82–100 BPM; Midday: 75–95 BPM. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with any collecting society — venues using it are not billed for the included music.
BPM Recommendations
| Time Period | BPM Range | Genres | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning opening (06:00–10:00) | 82–100 BPM | Acoustic Folk, Morning Jazz, Indie, French Café | — |
| Midday | 75–95 BPM | Acoustic, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Folk | — |
Supporting Research
- It is All in the Mix: The Interactive Effect of Music Tempo and Mode on In-Store Sales (2012)
Major-key music increased sales volume; minor-key music did not. The tempo × mode interaction mattered: fast tempo in major key was the optimal condition for maximizing sales volume in a bakery context. Slow tempo in minor key produced the lowest sales.
Music Licensing for Bakeries by Country
| Country | Collecting Societies | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | STIM + SAMI | SEK Varies/year |
| Norway | TONO + Gramo | NOK Varies/year |
| Denmark | KODA + Gramex | DKK Varies/year |
| Finland | Teosto + Gramex | EUR Varies/year |
| Germany | GEMA + GVL | EUR Varies/year |
| Netherlands | Buma/Stemra + SENA | EUR Varies/year |
| Belgium | SABAM + PlayRight | EUR Varies/year |
| France | SACEM | EUR Varies/year |
| United Kingdom | PRS + PPL | GBP Varies/year |
| United States | ASCAP + BMI + SESAC + GMR + SoundExchange | USD Varies/year |
| Canada | SOCAN + Re:Sound | CAD Varies/year |
| Australia | APRA AMCOS + PPCA | AUD Varies/year |
Royalty-Free Music for Bakeries
Track Studios provides business music that is not registered with any collecting society. Bakeries using the included catalog are not invoiced by STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, or other PROs.
Start free trialFrequently Asked Questions
- Do bakeries need a music licence?
- Yes. In most countries, playing recorded music in a bakery is a public performance that requires a licence from the relevant collecting society — for example, GEMA in Germany, TheMusicLicence (PRS + PPL) in the UK, or ASCAP and BMI in the USA. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with any of these societies, so bakeries using it are not invoiced for the included music.
- Can bakeries use Spotify legally?
- No. Spotify's Terms of Service (§1.2) restrict use to "personal, non-commercial purposes." Using Spotify in a bakery violates these terms and may also expose the business to claims from collecting societies for the underlying music rights. Spotify for Business was discontinued in 2019.
- What is the ideal BPM for bakeries?
- BPM recommendations vary by time period. During morning opening (06:00–10:00), 82–100 BPM is recommended (genres: Acoustic Folk, Morning Jazz). During midday, 75–95 BPM is recommended (genres: Acoustic, Jazz).
- How can bakeries avoid collecting society fees?
- Use music that is not registered with collecting societies. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, or any other collecting society. Bakeries using the included catalog are not invoiced by these organisations.
- What happens if a bakery is caught playing music without a licence?
- The collecting society can issue a civil claim for back-fees (typically covering 2–3 years of unlicensed use), plus additional damages. In Germany, the Berlin fitness studio case resulted in €42,000 in damages. In the USA, statutory damages can reach $150,000 per infringed work.