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# Config Reference

Annotated list of the main options in `shared/config.lua`. Sub-tables (`Config.Microwave`, `Config.Espresso`, `Config.DrinkDispenser`, `Config.ConsumeAnims`, `Config.Biometrics`) are documented inline in the file.

#### Access & general

| Key                          | Default    | Description                                                                                     |
| ---------------------------- | ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Config.Debug`               | `false`    | Enable debug output/tools.                                                                      |
| `Config.ManagementAccess`    | `"target"` | `"laptop"` \| `"target"` \| `"both"` — where the management dashboard can be opened.            |
| `Config.StationPropDistance` | `45.0`     | Distance (m) at which station props physically spawn. Lower = smaller entity pool / less hitch. |

#### Timings

| Key                                            | Default   | Description                                         |
| ---------------------------------------------- | --------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| `Config.CookTime`                              | `20000`   | Base cook time (ms).                                |
| `Config.BurnTime`                              | `40000`   | Time until cooked food burns if not collected (ms). |
| `Config.ExpirationCycle`                       | `60000`   | Spoilage check interval (ms).                       |
| `Config.SalaryInterval` / `Config.SalaryCycle` | `1800000` | On-duty salary payout interval (ms).                |
| `Config.InspectorCheckInterval`                | `300000`  | Health inspector interval (ms).                     |

#### Hygiene

| Key                                | Default | Description                           |
| ---------------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------- |
| `Config.PollutionTickRate`         | `5`     | Pollution added per cooking action.   |
| `Config.MaxPollutionBeforePenalty` | `100`   | Station pollution cap.                |
| `Config.DirtSpawnInterval`         | `60000` | Auto dirt/stain spawn check (ms).     |
| `Config.CleaningHygieneBonus`      | —       | Hygiene gained from cleaning actions. |

#### AI customers

| Key                                  | Default     | Description                    |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------- | ------------------------------ |
| `Config.EnableNPC`                   | `true`      | AI customers on/off.           |
| `Config.MaxNPCQueue`                 | `3`         | Max NPCs queued.               |
| `Config.NPCTimeout`                  | `300000`    | Wait time before leaving (ms). |
| `Config.NPCSpawnMinWait` / `MaxWait` | `35` / `60` | Seconds between arrivals.      |
| `Config.NPCMaxItemPrice`             | `250`       | Hard price ceiling per item.   |
| `Config.NPCPriceMultiplierCap`       | `3.0`       | Price cap vs ingredient cost.  |
| `Config.NPCPeds`                     | list        | Ped models used for customers. |

#### Consumption

| Key                                | Default                       | Description                                                                |
| ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Config.DisableBuiltInConsumables` | `false`                       | `true` if an external script handles hunger/thirst (prevents double bars). |
| `Config.ConsumeEventName`          | `"QBCore:Server:ConsumeItem"` | Framework consume event to hook.                                           |
| `Config.ConsumeAnims`              | table                         | Eat/drink animation + hand-prop presets (base + per-item).                 |

#### Economy & jobs

| Key                                            | Default | Description                                           |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| `Config.RestaurantTemplates.CreationCost`      | `50000` | Default restaurant price.                             |
| `Config.RestaurantTemplates.DefaultHygiene`    | `100`   | New restaurant hygiene.                               |
| `Config.RestaurantTemplates.DefaultReputation` | `50`    | New restaurant reputation.                            |
| `Config.CourierJob`                            | table   | Courier ped, vehicle, spawn, uniform, blips, deposit. |
| `Config.PlayerLogistics`                       | table   | Supplier/delivery mission locations.                  |

#### Machines (sub-tables)

| Key                     | Description                                                            |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Config.Microwave`      | prop, screen texture, spin bone, DUI resolution, per-item `foodProps`. |
| `Config.Espresso`       | prop, screen texture, DUI resolution, camera, `Recipes`.               |
| `Config.DrinkDispenser` | drinks list + per-drink recipes.                                       |

{% hint style="info" %}
Item data (`config_items.lua`), recipes (`config_recipes.lua`), stations (`config_stations.lua`) and text (`locales.lua`) are separate files. Changes there also apply on a simple `restart aty_restaurant`.
{% endhint %}