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[2026 Latest - Store BGM Fact-Finding Survey] Approximately 52% of stores are troubled by monthly BGM costs. What is 'Self-Managed BGM' that is drawing attention among individual stores?

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CACTUS TOKYO Co., Ltd. conducted a survey on store BGM. It revealed that 52% of store owners feel burdened by BGM costs, while 71% of consumers lose favor with stores playing illegal BGM. Consequently, 82% of stores are considering switching to low-cost, legal 'self-managed BGM' services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is self-managed BGM?
A: It's a system where the provider manages and clears rights for the music, eliminating the need for individual procedures with JASRAC.
Q: Is it illegal to play personal music apps in a store?
A: Yes. Commercial use of personal subscription music streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify violates their terms of service.
Q: How much does BGM House cost?
A: It can be introduced from 990 yen per month and can be played immediately from a dedicated smartphone or tablet app.