Business music clarity
Questions about music in your business?
Direct answers about streaming, public performance and legally playing music in commercial spaces.
Multi-Location & Franchise Management
How do I license music for multiple retail locations?
Identify every store, music source, and activity, then arrange coverage that includes each address. Supplier arrangements can cover several establishments, but the included locations must be identified. How supplier coverage identifies establishments.
OJA Player Standard supports separate Windows installations across registered locations, with one seat per active installation. Explore OJA's multi-location plans.
OJA Player Standard supports separate Windows installations across registered locations, with one seat per active installation. Explore OJA's multi-location plans.
Does every hotel location need a music license?
Each hotel location publicly playing protected music generally needs appropriate coverage, although one agreement may include several properties. Background-music supplier reporting identifies the subscriber and each covered premises; a brand name alone does not identify all licensed uses. Coverage of individual premises.
OJA includes direct public performance licensing for registered commercial locations or zones. Review OJA's subscription coverage.
OJA includes direct public performance licensing for registered commercial locations or zones. Review OJA's subscription coverage.
Do I need a separate music license for every business location?
Each location publicly playing protected music needs appropriate coverage unless an exception applies, but not necessarily a separate contract or account. A suitable agreement can include multiple establishments; verify all addresses, rights, and uses rather than assuming one location's permission extends to the entire business. Multi-establishment supplier coverage.
OJA's license applies to registered commercial locations under its active-license conditions. Check OJA's location requirements.
OJA's license applies to registered commercial locations under its active-license conditions. Check OJA's location requirements.
Can one music subscription cover multiple stores?
Yes, when the subscription includes the required locations and playback capacity. OJA Standard seats can operate across separate Windows computers and registered stores. Each simultaneously active installation needs a seat; one seat does not provide unlimited concurrent store playback. Compare OJA's subscription and seat options.
How do I manage music across multiple locations?
Keep a current list of locations, music sources, authorized uses, and responsible staff. Decide which spaces need independent playback and document what each branch may use.
OJA offers independent Players across Windows computers, or several audio zones from one computer. Explore OJA's playback approach.
OJA offers independent Players across Windows computers, or several audio zones from one computer. Explore OJA's playback approach.
Can each store play different music?
OJA publishes independent Standard Players and a selection of curated radios, but its public documentation does not confirm the per-location selection workflow. Confirm that workflow with OJA before deployment. Customer-created playlists are not included. Review OJA's catalog and Player guidance.
Can headquarters control playlists across all locations?
OJA's public documentation does not confirm remote playlist control from headquarters. It describes curated radios and excludes customer-created playlists. If central control is essential, ask OJA to confirm the available management tools before selecting the service. Check OJA's playback features and support guidance.
How much does business music cost per location?
OJA charges by seat package. The effective monthly figures below assume one active Standard Player per location and full use of the purchased seats. Package totals are OJA's published prices. Review OJA's pricing terms.
1 location / seat: CAD $30 monthly; CAD $30.00 effective monthly per location; CAD $270 annually.
3 locations / seats: CAD $70 monthly; CAD $23.33 effective monthly per location; CAD $640 annually.
5 locations / seats: CAD $110 monthly; CAD $22.00 effective monthly per location; CAD $1,010 annually.
10 locations / seats: CAD $210 monthly; CAD $21.00 effective monthly per location; CAD $1,935 annually.
The per-location figures are calculated averages, not separately purchasable rates. A location needing additional independent Players or zones may consume additional seats. Choose the capacity your business needs.
1 location / seat: CAD $30 monthly; CAD $30.00 effective monthly per location; CAD $270 annually.
3 locations / seats: CAD $70 monthly; CAD $23.33 effective monthly per location; CAD $640 annually.
5 locations / seats: CAD $110 monthly; CAD $22.00 effective monthly per location; CAD $1,010 annually.
10 locations / seats: CAD $210 monthly; CAD $21.00 effective monthly per location; CAD $1,935 annually.
The per-location figures are calculated averages, not separately purchasable rates. A location needing additional independent Players or zones may consume additional seats. Choose the capacity your business needs.
What is the best music service for multiple business locations?
Choose a service that fits your licensing, music-selection, and branch-management needs. Confirm whether your priority is independent local playback or centralized remote control before comparing subscriptions.
OJA is an option for separate locations using independent Standard Players, with catalog licensing included. Compare OJA's multi-location setup.
OJA is an option for separate locations using independent Standard Players, with catalog licensing included. Compare OJA's multi-location setup.
Can I use one music account at multiple business locations?
One OJA subscription can support multiple registered locations with enough Standard seats. Each active installation requires a seat. Confirm branch login and access arrangements with OJA; the published seat rules do not establish unlimited simultaneous access under a single-seat subscription. Review OJA's subscription conditions.
Is music licensing charged per location?
It depends on the licensing model. Collective background-music tariffs can assess each establishment separately, while a provider may bundle several locations into a package. Establishments under background-music licensing.
OJA prices its plans by seats for active Players or zones, so location count and seat count can differ. Compare OJA's capacity options.
OJA prices its plans by seats for active Players or zones, so location count and seat count can differ. Compare OJA's capacity options.
Can franchises use one music license for all locations?
A centrally arranged licensing agreement can cover multiple participating businesses when its scope actually includes them. Confirm the franchisees, addresses, music sources, and activities covered; sharing a brand does not establish universal licensing. Scope of applicable collective agreements.
Have OJA confirm participating franchisees and locations before consolidating coverage. Review OJA's registered-location conditions.
Have OJA confirm participating franchisees and locations before consolidating coverage. Review OJA's registered-location conditions.