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YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway®
+6 Custom Branded Stations
Eat fresh — right down to the playlist. YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® keeps the line moving with seven upbeat, all-familiar stations, each carrying Subway® ads, promos and messaging right in the mix: 80's Flashback, Country Now, Hot Hits, Millennial Me, Pop Rewind, Rock Classics, and a Canada Decades Mix built for Subway® locations north of the border (fully covered under SOCAN). Hand-programmed by real people and refreshed every day — no loops, no machine. Fully licensed, nothing to manage, and ready in any web browser, the free app, or a plug-and-play Grace Digital® Link™.
Decades Mix for Subway Canada®
Pop Hits & Viral Favs 1978-2018
Pop Rewind is a four-decade party of the pop hits everybody knows, from the 80s through the 2010s. Bright, upbeat and packed with feel-good singalongs, it blends the biggest chart-toppers of each era into one nonstop good time. Familiar, fun and endlessly re-playable, this station keeps energy high without reaching into today's newest releases. It's pure pop nostalgia — the hits you forgot how much you loved. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, P!nk, Cyndi Lauper
Subway® Country Now
Country Hits & Favs 2015-2026
Country Now is a hand-picked mix of the biggest current country hits and favorites from the last decade through today. A continuous, rousing run of chart-toppers and radio staples, it's slick, familiar and made for today's country fan. From stadium-sized anthems to heartfelt storytelling, this station keeps a space upbeat, welcoming and squarely on-trend. Fresh breakout acts and established stars sit side by side, making any room feel right at home. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Keith Urban, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay
Subway® Pop Rewind
Pop Hits & Viral Favs 1978-2018
Pop Rewind is a four-decade party of the pop hits everybody knows, from the 80s through the 2010s. Bright, upbeat and packed with feel-good singalongs, it blends the biggest chart-toppers of each era into one nonstop good time. Familiar, fun and endlessly re-playable, this station keeps energy high without reaching into today's newest releases. It's pure pop nostalgia — the hits you forgot how much you loved. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, P!nk, Cyndi Lauper
Subway® Super Yacht
Smooth Rock Hits & Favs — It's A Big Boat Baby!
Super Yacht takes the breezy spirit of classic yacht rock and sails it into much bigger waters. Anchored by the smooth, glossy FM sound of the 70s and 80s, it cruises onward through soft rock, smooth soul, a touch of disco and today's mellow adult favorites. Laid-back, sophisticated and sun-warmed, this station keeps a room feeling easy, upscale and perpetually on California time. It's yacht rock with a full crew — a bigger boat, a longer voyage and an even better view. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Elton John, Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Little River Band, Chicago, Sting, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Seal, David Gray, Stevie Nicks
Subway® Millennial Me
Digital Download Hits 1998-2016
Millennial Me is the soundtrack of the download era — the adult pop and alt-rock hits that filled iPods and playlists from the late 90s through the mid 2010s. Familiar, upbeat and easy to like, it blends radio-friendly pop-rock and modern favorites into one nostalgic mix for the generation that grew up online. Warm and feel-good, this station is a comfortable, recognizable backdrop for any space. It's the throwback that still feels like yesterday. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: Sheryl Crow, Madonna, Coldplay, Janet Jackson, U2, Goo Goo Dolls, R.E.M., The Cure, Counting Crows, Snow Patrol, Adele, Sting, Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, No Doubt
Subway® 80's Flashback
MTV Hits 1978-1992
80's Flashback brings back the era of music that reinvented the sounds of rock and pop from the late 70s through the early 90s. Instantly recognizable, relive the days when MTV took the world by storm and music videos were as mainstay as the songs on the radio. Fun and familiar, hear all of your favorite artists and songs that were the soundtrack to a whole generation. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: Duran Duran, Prince, Go-Go's, Elvis Costello, Blondie, Michael Jackson, Thompson Twins, Human League, R.E.M., The Police, Talking Heads, Cyndi Lauper, Tears for Fears, Culture Club, Madonna
Subway® Rock Classics
Rock Classics 1968-1998
Rock Classics is the deeper, more eclectic side of the rock canon — three decades from the 70s through the 90s that mix the timeless classics with cult favorites, album cuts and new wave. The greatest names sit alongside the "I forgot about this one!" gems, so a room gets real rock character with plenty of pleasant surprises. Cool, credible and endlessly re-discoverable, this station is more than a greatest-hits reel — it's rock with range and depth. This is the Subway® edition — same programming, with Subway® ads, promos and brand messaging woven through.
Sample artists: The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Elton John, The Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, The Police, The Who, Queen, R.E.M., The Cure, Talking Heads, Tom Petty
YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® Custom Branded In-Store Radio
IMPORTANT! One or more subscriptions can be added to any order. However, multiple subscriptions grouped into a single order can only be managed as a group. We highly recommend creating a new order for each new subscription. 1 subscription per order. This will provide you flexibility that you may want or need later with the managment of individual subscriptions, for individual store locations. More about subscriptions here.
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Compare Key Features
| Feature | YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® | Typical Background Music Service |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Branding & Messaging | Seven Subway® branded stations, each carrying your ads, promos and messaging in the mix | Generic playlists — no brand presence or messaging |
| Music Curation | Hand-programmed every day by real people who've scored the world's biggest brands for 20+ years | Algorithmic or static playlists on rotation |
| Delivery Options | All three ways to play: any web browser, the free app (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows), and an optional preconfigured Grace Digital® Link™ device | Usually hardware; sometimes a browser and/or app — rarely all three options |
| Zone & Daypart Control | Assign different stations by zone and change the feel by time of day — you decide what plays where | Often a single feed for the whole space |
| Custom Creative | Ads and promos produced in-house and scheduled into the mix | None, or self-service uploads only |
| Licensing & Compliance | All performance licensing included and administered by us — ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR (U.S.) and SOCAN (Canada), plus SoundExchange. Each quarter we report your business name and address to every PRO, so you’re on record as covered | B2B services include licensing too, but not all cover GMR or SOCAN — and consumer (B2C) services are never licensed for business use |
| Additional Stations | +25 More Music™ Stations (music-only) and +4 The Holidays™ — included free | May offer extra playlists; holiday/seasonal rarely included |
| Content Freshness | Music and messaging reviewed and refreshed daily | Set-and-forget rotations that repeat |
| Support | Live human response within 1 hour, 7 days/week (6am–9pm Pacific), by phone or email | Typically email- or ticket-based; slower response |
| Reliability | A written 99.99% uptime guarantee on a CDN we own outright, with a hassle-free return-and-replace policy on hardware | Uptime and replacement terms vary by provider |
| Management | Fully managed — nothing for you to build, schedule, or maintain | You build and manage playlists yourself |
| Pricing | Quoted per brand rather than published as a standard price | Pricing and licensing terms vary by provider |
| Hardware & Warranty | Optional FCC-certified Grace Digital® Link™ with a 12-month warranty, an available 1-year extension, and no-questions-asked returns on warranty claims | Most include a basic warranty; few offer an extension; none offer no-questions-asked returns on warranty claims |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best in-store music services for quick-service restaurants that want custom branding and messaging?
YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® is designed for quick-service restaurant locations that want seven Subway® branded stations with their own ads, promotions, and messaging woven between songs. Each station is hand-programmed and refreshed daily, with music licensing included.
Can a restaurant play its own ads and promotions between songs?
Yes, YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® incorporates Subway® ads, promotions, and messaging into the music mix, with creative produced in-house. Changes can be requested directly from the curation team.
Is this a practical music solution for a fast-food franchise with multiple locations?
Yes, YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® is designed to scale across Subway® locations while keeping messaging consistent. It can be deployed through a web browser, the free YourBrandsRadio™ App for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, or an optional preconfigured Grace Digital® Link™ device.
What should a restaurant look for when choosing branded in-store radio instead of a standard music service?
Look for business music licensing, a way to include brand messaging, regular music curation, and delivery options that fit the location. YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® includes public-performance licensing for ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR, and SOCAN in the U.S. and Canada, plus daily human review of music and messaging.
Do restaurant locations need to buy dedicated equipment to use YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway®?
No, YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® can play in a web browser or through the free YourBrandsRadio™ App on an existing iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows device. An optional preconfigured Grace Digital® Link™ player is also available for a one-time $150 fee.
How does YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® keep the music from becoming repetitive?
YourBrandsRadio™ for Subway® is hand-programmed by people and reviewed and refreshed daily. Every track is heard by a human before it airs, rather than relying on a set-and-forget rotation.
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