Billiards on Broadway in Columbia sold to new owners

Popular downtown restaurant changes hands after 18 years in business.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Billiards on Broadway, a longtime restaurant and bar in downtown Columbia, Missouri, has announced that it has been sold to new owners after 18 years of operation. The previous owners, Les and Molly, expressed gratitude to their customers and said they have found the "perfect buyers" to continue the Billiards legacy and brand.

Why it matters

The sale of Billiards on Broadway represents a changing of the guard for one of Columbia's most well-known and long-running dining establishments. The transition to new ownership raises questions about whether the new team will maintain the restaurant's established brand and customer base or potentially make changes to the business model and offerings.

The details

According to the announcement made on the restaurant's social media, Billiards on Broadway was sold to Bill/Lisa Morrissey and Kurt/Lauren Kingsley. The restaurant first opened in 2008 and has served nearly 1 million burgers over its 18-year history in downtown Columbia. Filings with the Missouri Secretary of State's office show that Lisa Morrissey of Glutton Restaurant Group LLC submitted paperwork to register the Billiards on Broadway business name in December 2025.

  • Billiards on Broadway opened on March 26, 2008.
  • The restaurant announced the sale to new owners on February 10, 2026.

The players

Les and Molly

The previous owners of Billiards on Broadway who are now passing the business on to new owners.

Bill/Lisa Morrissey and Kurt/Lauren Kingsley

The new owners who have purchased Billiards on Broadway from the previous owners.

Glutton Restaurant Group LLC

The business entity through which Lisa Morrissey submitted paperwork to register the Billiards on Broadway name in December 2025.

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What they’re saying

“After 18 years, countless moments with amazing people, and almost 1 million burgers sold!!!! We want to thank everyone who has walked through our doors. We (Les and Molly) have found the perfect buyers to honor the Billiards Legacy and Brand! Join us in welcoming new owners Bill / Lisa Morrissey and Kurt / Lauren Kingsley! No retirement for Les and Molly, just on to the next adventure, cheers.”

— Les and Molly, Previous owners of Billiards on Broadway (Billiards on Broadway social media post)

The takeaway

The sale of Billiards on Broadway, a long-standing Columbia institution, represents a changing of the guard for the local restaurant scene. While the new owners have pledged to honor the Billiards legacy, the transition raises questions about whether the restaurant will maintain its established brand and customer base or potentially undergo changes under the new management team.